~ENBRAL ~RIFFI':rH RUC£HERl'ORO AND ALLIE]) FAMILIES

HA~SH ~- G~AHAM~. CATHEY "-9 LOCKE HOLEMAN~ JOHNSON~ CHAMBE/l.S

Compiled and written by MINNIE R. H. LONG

~ J[ ''There is properly no history, ~ q only biography." Emerson. JV

PRINTED AT TliE WISCONSIN CUNEO PRESS, MILWAUKEE 1942

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Seal of Aynier De R11therford 1296.

"He was grand son of Hugo de Rutherford born 1200 and earliest known chief of this historic clan."

Journal of Amet"ican Genealogy, Vol. I, page 135.

Dedication

"Knowledge of ancestry and genealogical data should be accessible to all."

HIS BOOK, a record of brave men and Twomen, is dedicated to the young people of this generation. May the kno~ledge gained through these pages have a strong centripetal power drawing them closer together, stimulating their interest in one another, and making friends of the nu­ merous relatives. These families have been traced to their fore­ bears, who with much courage and hope, made America their homeland. Heaven forbid that this may cause boasting, but may rather instil self-respect in our hearts and minds. Kipling said, "Know it all yourself but leave outsiders to find out ...." We might add ... "by our behavior, by the lives we are living.'' As every sound has an echo, so every thought has its echo in a similar thought­ every noble deed is a stimulant to one more noble. Thomas Jefferson urged that America create an aristocracy of virtue and talent.

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Preface

FTER MANY YEARS of travel for the pur­ A pose of research and investigation, gather­ ing facts and weaving the various and distant strands into a definite design, here in a single volume may be seen the silver cord of inheri­ tance binding the lineal families together. Many old "grave yards" have been visited by the author, often bringing disappointment, but sometimes names and dates have been found showing the exact years these people lived. Also numerous old letters, newspapers and magazines have been found of interest. Colonial and state records, with their history of early times, the cherished original manu­ scripts, many of which are faded and yellow, have been read. In addition there are hundreds of letters and records of individual f amities. For all this valuable information and help I am most grateful. Also to those untold members who have related to me their early memories or assisted in any way. Particularly, I am indebted to my good husband, who has so patiently done all the typing. If this laborious task shall stimulate the ad­ miration, affection and love of those now living for our forebears, and the knowledge gained draw the numerous families together, this book will have accomplished its purpose. Minnie R. H. Long. VII

Contents Chapter No. Page 1. THE RUTHERFORDS IN SCOTLAND . 1 2. GENERAL GRIFFITH RUTHERFORD. . 6 3. EARLY REVOLUTIONARY DAYS ...... 17 4. IN THE BATTLE FOR FREEDOM . . . . 27 5. BATTLE OF RAMSOUR's MILL ...... 34 6. BATILE OF CAMDEN ...... 40 7. THIRD AND LAST CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE CHEROKEES ...... 53 8. MUSCLE SHOALS . . . . . 56 9. TENNESSEE-THE VOLUNTEER STATE. (General Griffith Ruther/ ord, president of first legislative council) ...... 60 10. GRIFFITH RUTHERFORD, PERSONAL ...... 64 11. ELIZABETH GRAHAM RUTHERFORD ...... 71 12. THE CLAN OF GRAHAM ...... 73 13. DESCENDANTS OF GRIFFITH RUTHERFORD AND ELIZABETH GRAHAM ...... 80 14. THE CATHEY FAMILY ...... 82 15. THE LOCKE FAMILY ...... 94 16. HENRY RUTHERFORD AND DESCENDANTS . . 99 17. JOHN RUTHERFORD AND DESCENDANTS . . . 111 18. THE CHAMBERS FA1ULY ...... 114 19. GRIFFITH WEAKLEY RUTHERFORD . . . . 120 20. THE JOHNSON FAMILY OF SCOTLAND AND AMERICA ...... 125 21. THE HOLEMAN f AMIL Y ...... 135 22. SONS OF GRIFFITH \\!£AKLEY RUTHERFORD AND ELIZABETH JOHNSON ...... 138 23. DR. PHILIP HAR.sH AND DESCENDANTS . . . . . 144 GENERAL INDEX ...... 189 IX

INTRODUCTION

HE GENEALOGIES given in this book endeavor to trace T the descendants of General Ruther£ord and Elizabeth Graham. The Cathey family first became allied when James married Jane Rutherford,-the Locke family when Francis married Blanche Rutherford,-the Chambers family when John married Rebecca Graham and Elija P. married Margaret Rutherford,­ the Johnson family when Elizabeth married G. W. Ruther­ ford,-the Holeman family when Isaac· Johnson II married Elizabeth Holeman,-and the Harsh family when Nathan mar­ ried Mary Jane Rutherford. Thus was woven the fabric that bound these families together. Genealogical Method Employed Using the head of each family in this country, so far as is known, for first generation his children are given a Roman numeral, marked second generation and set back a space. For instance, the children of Dr. Philip Harsh were:

I. Caroline 2(Dr.P.H.J. II. Nathan John 2(Dr.P.H.). III. George 2 (Dr.P.H.).

This continued through all the children. The children of the second generation are marked third, and so on, and set back another space, thus:

I. Caroline 2(Dr.P.H.) had children: 1. Callie 3(Dr.P.H.). 2. George 3(Dr.P.H.). 3. Harry 3(Dr.P.H.).

The next generation would be marked four and set back still another space. By observing these figures, one can see at a glance just how far removed any person is from the forefather mentioned.

XI f edb11rgh Abbey froni Southeast

1 THE RUTHERFORDS IN SCOTLAND

A LL THROUGH Scotland Jedburgh Abbey is regarded .Il.. as one of the most beautiful and artistic architectural remains in that country. The writer saw it in 1912, and found it exquisite in every detail though it has had parts destroyed and restorations made ever since the eleventh century. "On July 13, 1464, the Abbot of Jedburgh granted a right of burial in the Abbey to Robert Rutherfurd of Chatto and Margaret hys wyff." The whole of the choir was afterward divided among the Rutherfords as their resting place and allotments assigned for those of Edgerston, Hunthill, Hundalee, Pennington and Bank­ head. Many of the grave-markers are still standing. The last man of note who was buried in the choir was John Rutherfurd of Edgerston, who did much for the good of his native county, and in respect for his memory a beautiful Gothic monument was erected by public subscription. The inscription upon it gives the true character of this highly-esteemed country gentle­ man, and is as follows:-"To the memory of John Rutherfurd, Esq. of Edgerston, Vice-Lieutenant-Colonel of the Local Mili­ tia, and for two successive parliaments knight of the shire for the county of Roxburgh. A gentleman distinguished alike by eminent talents and unshaken integrity, who during a long and useful life devoted his exertions to the maintenance of order in the country at large, and to the promotion of every local improvement in his native district. Zealous in the per- ( 1] f ormance of his public duties, just and correct in every private relation; a loyal subject, a considerate landlord, he left an example of public spirit and private worth, and of the true dignity of an independent Scottish gentleman. Died 6th May 1834, aged 86." (r7edburgh Abbey and Abbeys of Teviotdale," by fames Watson. Pub. Edinburgh 1894.) Sir Walter Scott, who was a close and reliable student of &ottish history and descent, often mentioned the Ruther£ords in his writings, especially in rrMinstrelsy of the Scottish Bor­ der," he refers to them as being bold and powerful, and sometimes a lawless clan. "The Ruther£ords became more lawless when they were deprived of the countenance of the court after slaying the nephew of Forman, Archbishop of St. Andrews, who had attempted to carry off the heiress of Rutherford. This lady was afterward married to James Stuart of Fraquair, son of James, Earl of Buchan, according to papal bull dated 9th of Nov. 1504. By this union a great estate in Teviotdale fell to the family of Fraquair, which was sold by James, Earl of Fraquair, Lord High Treasurer of Scotland, in consequence of the pecuniary difficulties to which he was reduced by his loyal exertions in favor of Charles I." ( C,austoun of that Ilk, Page 221 Vol. II) Patten in his history gives a list of the lairds of the East Border chiefs who did honor to the Duke of Somerset on Sept. 24, 1547. Among them were the Lairds of Cessforth, Grunhead, Hunthill, Hundalee and many others. Among the gentlemen enumerated is found Charles Rutherford. "Gude Edderstone (Edgerstone) was not to lack." An old ballad runs thus: · 'Wi' a' the Trumbells stronge and . stout: The Rutherfords of grit renown." This was an ancient family of Rutherford, I believe the most ancient now extant." The family is at present represented by Major Rutherford of Edger­ stone. (Craustoun of that Ilk. Vol. II Page 174.) The wily Earl of Morton, who after the intervening regency of Mar, succeeded to the supreme authority, contrived by [2] force or artifice to render the party of the King everywhere superior. Even on the Middle Border he had the address to engage in his cause the powerful clans of Rutherford and Thurnbull as well as citizens of Jedburgh at about 1570." ( Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, Page 35.) "The Lairds of Edgerstone, Hundalee and Hunthill with members of their clans were present at the Raid of Red Swyre 1575. Richard Rutherford of Litdehench, son of the 'Cock of Hunthill', at that time provost of Jedburgh, led on the burghers, who came upon the scene while the skirmish was going on and raised the slogan, "A Judworth-a Judworth!" which turned the tide of the battle in favor of their country­ men." The old tower of Hunthill was situated about a mile above Judburgh. It was the patrimony of an ancient family of Rutherford. I suppose the person here is the same who is renowned in tradition as the "Cock of Hunthill", whose sons were executed for treason along with the Lairds of Corbet, Grunhead and Overton." (/ohnston's History of Scotland, Page 129.) An old ballad in reference to this skirmish says: Bould Rutherford was fi' stout, With his nine sons him round about, He led the town of Judworth out, All bravely fought that day." (Jedburgh Abbey and the Abbey of Treviotdale. By fames Watson.) 0 0n a subsequent day Bothwell met the Laird of Cessford riding near Edinburgh, with whom he fought a single combat which lasted two hours. Bothwell was attended by a servant called Gibson and Cessford by one of the Ruther£ords, a friend, who was wounded in the cheek." ( Minstrelsy of Scot­ tish Border" Page 38.) Every one who has the least touch of patriotic sentiment will agree with the anonymous editor of the sumptuous volume entitled: "The Rutherfords of that Ilk", when he says in the (3] modest preface that the records of a family that has helped to make Scottish History, and has produced so many distin­ guished men, are worthy of preservation. First he gives the pedigree of the Ruther£ ords from Hugo de Rodirforde (1215) to the fourth and last Lord Rutherford who died 1724. This is followed by an account of the family and its chief branches, including the Ruther£ ords of Edgers ton, Bowland, Fairmington, Hunthill and Longnewton, and the Ruth~rfords of Keidhench, Cape Hope, Ladfield, Hundalee and Fernilee. Their connection with such noble houses as those of Buccleuch and Roxburghe are carefully traced, and there are interesting notices of the part numbers of the family took in Border warfare. We are told, for example, how the grandson of the Black Laird fought at Dunbar, Drone and Worcester, where he made the rebels u.flee before his sword like swallows.'' The Rutherfords were active during the civil wars. Probably not the least interesting part noted in the com­ prehensive history is the connection of Sir Walter Scott with the family. His mother, Arine Rutherford, was descended from the house of Hundalee, as is shown in the elaborate genealogi­ cal chart attached to the volume. There is also an interesting reproduction of an old map of Teviotdale and Tweeddale showing the lands of the Ruther£ ords, from which it appears that they were spread over the whole of the southeast of Scotland, and that their possessions were most numerous be­ tween the Jed and the Kale. The volume is further adorned by copies of the coats of arms of all the main branches of the family beautifully printed in colors, with facsimiles of the charters, sassines, letters of tutory, and deeds of gifts, executed with remarkable skill and beauty. Altogether the book is as fine an example of a family history as has ever been produced. This book may be seen in New York City library, maybe in others, or purchased from Mr. James Rutherford, bookseller, Kelso, Scotland. He is engaged, at present, in collecting further information to be published as a supplement. [4] RUTHERFORD

RUTHERFORD COAT OF ARMS

In the early days the coat of arms was adorned with five Martlets. There was a family lawsuit, which was in court seven years, and finally two martlets were allowed to one branch and three for the other.

"Sir John Rutherford of Edgerston was knighted by Queen Anne 1710. Charter of Edgerston was given by Oliver Cromwell Feb. 16, 1686."

Motto: Nee sorte, nee fata, "Neither by strategy nor by chance."

rrFaniily Records and Events." Livingston Rutherford, P11b. 1894.

The Rutherfords of New York and New Jersey descended from Sir John Rutherford of Edgerston, Scotland, whose grand­ father, John Rutherford, married Barbara Abernethy, daughter of Bishop of Caitness, the ancestor of Sir Walter Scott, Bart. Sir John was sixteenth in descent from Hugo de Ruther£ ord, a Scottish baron, A.O. 1225. Walter, the sixth son of Sir John came to New York. (Frotn Mary f. Lamb's ,rHistory of the City of New York, Vol. II.) Sir John Rutherford and wife Elizabeth of Edgerston, Scot-­ land, had nineteen children. Among them were Thomas, Samuel, Robert, John, James, Walter, Henry and Richard. (From r,Landed Gentry".) For various reasons economic conditions in England and Scotland, at that time, were very bad. So was the religious and political outlook. On account of these causes, poverty, fear of religious persecution, political danger, and the general hope of bettering themselves, a veritable exodus of Scotch and English men and women took place to Ireland, which was then being colonized by these countries. Finding Ireland not much better than their old homes, many proceeded to America, which was holding out arms of promise to these colonizers. John Rutherford was one of those who cctarried a while in Ireland," where he married a Miss Griffith whose father was a political exile f ram Wales. Soon this couple set sail for America, bringing their young son, whom they called Griffith. Both parents were lost in a storm at sea, and ((com­ passionate friends took the child to relatives of the same name in New Jersey." (See Henry Rutherford.)

(5) ? ' GENERAL GRIFFITH RUTHERFORD

"If the race aspires to the possession of heroes in the future, it must honor its heroes of the past."

RIFFITH RUTHERFORD received a great compliment G when S. A. Ashe said in his Biographical History of North Carolina Vol. II: 0 Except some of the most distinguished Con­ tinental Officers, by far the most important military man evolved during our Revolutionary struggle in North Carolina was General Griffith Rutherford." 1754 "As early as 1754 and 55, Major Hugh Waddell with two N. C. Companies were roaming the mountains trying to cap­ ture or drive out hostile Indians. 1755 «At the defeat of Gen. Braddock, 1755, Major Hugh Wad­ dell was commander of two companies of North Carolina troops, and in the expedition against Fort Duquesne in 1758 he, with some North Carolina troops, served under Gen. Wash­ ington. Though not a citizen of Rowan County he spent much of his time in the neighborhood of Salisbury, and had his headquarters there. He owned much land in the adjacent country. As Griffith Rutherford had made his home in this section since 175 3, or earlier, and had become interested in its welfare, it was only natural that he should join Maj. Wad­ dell's forces where his special aptness for military life was soon recognized, and he was made Captain of one of the companies." (Cyclopedia of Eminent Carolinians, Vol. II Bryant & Fuller.) 1759 In 1759 the whole frontier of the Southern Provinces was (6] Griffith Coat of Anns threatened by the savages, and the Indian scalping knife had already begun its bloody work upon the unsuspecting border­ ers. After the reduction of the French forts of Frontenac and Duquesne by the American forces, the Cherokees, who were allies of the Americans, on their return home appropriated some horses to their own use from the pastures of the Vir­ ginia settlers. Upon this the Virginians rose against them and slew twelve or fourteen of their warriors. This ill-advised severity aroused the whole nation, and the young warriors flew to arms and began an indiscriminate slaughter of the white settlers. Governor Littleton of South Carolina called out the troops of the State. Col. Hugh Waddell was sent to the West to aid in holding the Indians in check. Under his direction, Fort Dobbs on the headwaters of the South Yadkin River, near Statesville, was erected, and Fort Tellico appears to have been another outpost in the same region. "All the provincials and Militia of Orange, Anson and Rowan counties joined with the troops of South Carolina in an expedition against the Cherokees. Fort Prince George, on the banks of the Sundaga River, within gun shot of the Indian town of Keowee, was the place of rendezvous of the North Carolina forces. The chief of the Cherokees, alarmed at the approach of so numerous an army, sued for peace, and a treaty was concluded. Major Waddell returned home, where with five hundred militia kept in constant service he protected the frontier from the raids of the Cherokees, whose hostilities continued on numerous occasions, notwithstanding the treaty of peace." (Some Neglected History of N. C. by 1lV. E. Fitch.) Captain Rutherford was with him all this while, though few historians mentioned the minor officers. There had been for some time, much dissatisfaction among the colonists on account of excessive taxes and other fees col­ lected by those in power, which were higher than the law required. When William Tryon was made Lieutenant Gov­ ernor of the Province of North Carolina, October 27, 1764, 1764 and April 3rd, 1765, he qualified as Commander in Chief and 1765 [7] Captain General of the Province, he made the burdens of the colonists more grievous. He denied many of the western coun­ ties the right of representation and vetoed Acts of the General Assembly at will. During 1765 the British Parliament asserted the right to tax the colonies without their consent, and early in 1765 was passed the odious Stamp Act. From one end of the Province to the other meetings were held in which their indignation was forcibly expressed with a unanimity never before equaled, declaring they would not submit to the law. Nov. 28, In 1765, Nov. 28th, the British Sloop Viper, with the stamp 1765 paper aboard, accompanied by the man-of-war Diligence, ar­ rived at Brunswick. ( Col. Waddell in rrN. C. Booklet," / une 10, 1901.) The men on the seaboard of North Carolina, with Colonels Ashe and Waddell, with whom was Captain Griffith Rutherford, prevented the landing of these papers. They also arrested the stamp agent and compelled him to take oath never to perform the duties of his office. (For Oath of Resignation, see Col. Rec.) Acts of oppression became so numerous and galling that the patriotic people of Orange, Granville and Anson counties in 1766 organized themselves into the famous Regulators to en­ force their rights and liberties, considering they were being oppressed, misused and overcharged by those in office from the Governor down. Many letters and advertisements of the Regu­ lators show they were willing and ready to pay just taxes and fees. They wanted to bear their part toward the upkeep of the government, and were far-seeing and wise men. Nov. 21, Nov. 21, 1766, R. Caswell, Speaker of the Assembly, asked 1766 Governor Martin to send some members of the Council to see the new members of the Assembly take the oath of government. Hon. John Rutherford and Samuel Cornell, two of the Council, came to the meeting. Among those taking the oath were Messrs. Ashe, Latham, Griffith Rutherford, Polk and Locke. Records show that Griffith Rutherford continued in office of the Assembly for many years. (8) In 17 67 Griffith Rutherford was made Sheriff, hoping he might in some measure appease the Regulators, by his honesty in office and any dealings he might have with them, many of whom were his friends. All thoughts were not of war or unhappiness, for on March Mar. 25, 25, 1768 Griffith Rutherford, Francis Locke and Ephraim Cox 1768 were witnesses to the marriage of John Cowan and Jane Ram­ sey. ( MSS. County Court Clerk's Office, Salisbury, N. C.) At the March Term, Superior Court, Salisbury District, there is a lawsuit on the records, of Griffith Rutherford vs. Joshua Bradley. In the Proceedings and Resolutions of the Council of War held at Hillsborough Camp the 22nd and 23rd September 1768 Sept. 22, 1768 we find on the list of the Assembly the name of Griffith Ruther­ ford. A motion was ordered that Griffith Rutherford and Mr.

Thomas Polk be added to the Court of Public Claims, Oct. 30, Oct. 30, 1769. Griffith Rutherford signed his name as a member. ( Colo­ 1769 nial Records.) Superior Court Minutes of Rowan County, N. C., Feb. 16, Feb. 16, 1770: This day in open Court, Alexander Osborn, Griffith 1770 Rutherford, John Brevard, Mathew Locke, Moses Winslow and John Kimbrough, qualified according to law as Justices of the Peace and subscribed to "The Test." In those days this was an honorable and highly respected office. Many cases of im­ portance were tried before the Justices, in fact, most of them. During the year 1770 Griffith Rutherford presented several 1770 bills which were passed, including a bill for the "erection of new counties which the people by their petitions requested." A bill ccthat Mr. McKinnie and Mr. Rutherford proposed ap­ pointing a militia," which shows how Griffith Rutherford's mind turned to military affairs and saw the need; a bill ccfor the prevention of card playing and other deceitful games." Having received information of great scarcity of corn, mo­ tion was made for yeas and nays at whether an embargo be passed against exportation from any of the ports." Mathew [9] Locke, Griffith Rutherford and many others were among the nays. Dec. 3, 1770 December 3rd, the House passed a bill for Hfurther en­ abling Francis Locke, Griffith Rutherford, Andrew Allison and William Temple Cole, sheriffs of Rowan· County, to collect arrearages of taxes." Dec. 28, Dec. 28, 1770 Griffith Rutherford presented a bill which 1770 was passed, ««to establish a ferry across Yadkin river at the plantation _of James Smith in Rowan County." November term of Inferior Court Minutes of Rowan Coun­ ty, N. C.: ccMathew Locke Esquire to take all the taxes includ­ ing Capt. Griffith Rutherford's Company." The Captain of each Company was required to give a list of his men who were taxable, to the tax collector. Mathew Locke had been appointed to that office at the request of the Regulators, as they had con­ fidence in his honesty. The people continued to have cause to feel they were being over-taxed. Hoping to avert any further demonstrations there was a joint meeting of the civil officers of Rowan County and the Regulators, which ended in an agreement for restitution by the county officers to the Regulators. March 1771 this meet­ ing occurred. Mathew Locke, James Graham and others repre­ sented the Regulators. John Frocock, C.C., W. Frocock, D.S., Griffith Ruther£ord, S., Alexander Martin and eight others represented the county. (Col. Rec. Vol. VIII, Page 522.) Mar. 8, Of March 8, 1771, in a letter to Governor Tryon from 1771 Alexander Martin we find: cclf our hopes and wishes are not too sanguine, perhaps this will be the foundation of putting an end to all future turmoil and disorder.'' But the idea was not pleasing to Governor Tryon who wrote at once to General Hugh Waddell ««to embody the militia of Mecklenberg, Rowan, and Anson Counties, and await at Salisbury for further orders." Captains Griffith Rutherford and Berger, also Major Dob­ bins with men, were appointed to protect the Court House and other public property. For some days Captain Rutherford marched up and down the streets of Salisbury, leading his [ 10) horse, and trying to quiet the people. Having great sympathy for his neighbors and friends he tried every way to keep them from bringing on a battle. ( Col. Rec. Vol. VIII.) A great crowd of Regulators gathered at a camp outside Salisbury. Captain Alexander Martin made oath before Captain Rutherford that he had passed along the line of Regulators in arms, and the foot appeared to him to extend a quarter of a mile, seven or eight feet deep. (rrwilliamson' s History of North Carolina.") Although there were many Regulators, all were poorly armed. About half of them had only their hunting pieces, and very little ammunition-the rest no arms whatever. Most of them gathered out of interest or curiosity, not expect­ ing a battle. May 8, 1771, the battle of Alamance, which lasted only two May 8, hours, was fought. Governor Tryon led his forces and won a 1771 complete victory, a~ he had a well trained army, with plenty of ammunition. Some historians think this, not Lexington, was the first battle of the American Revolution. "General Waddell marched with 340 men, expecting to join Tryon's forces, but seeing there was no concerted action among them he held a council and found that a resolution had been signed by most of his officers, to join no attack on the Regulators. The list included Wm. Lindsay, Adle Alexander, Thos. Neel, Wm. Luckie, F. Ross, Robt. Shaw, Griffith Ruth­ erford, Sam'l Spencer, Robert Harris, Samuel Snead. It was decided that they should retreat across the Yadkin river. Thus the most experienced officers of the King's army made a re­ treat." (Colonial Records.) "Many of Waddell's men were captured by the insurgents, but no officers were made prison­ ers, and no blood shed. Probably it was because neither side wished to harm the other." ( Moore's History of North Caro­ lina.) Later Griffith Ruther£ ord was on many commissions with General Waddell, which would indicate that they remained friends, and both later joined the cause of the colonists, as did most of the officers who fought with Tryon. They became officers of the Revolutionary army. [ 11] Governor Tryon having defeated the Regulators at the battle of Alamance, detached General Waddell with a brigade to the western counties, and directed him to cause the people to assemble at certain stations, and take oath of allegiance to his Majesty, George III. A part of Waddell's command halted at Salisbury, and with them was Captain Rutherford. None of these took the oath. There followed a gloomy period in our history. In 1765 the Stamp Act had been passed, which agitated the American Colonies from one extremity to the other. ·•The dark cloud of discontent hung heavily over our people, too truly foreboding a storm of open rupture and approaching revolution." The battle of Alamance had been fought and lost. Still people were the more determined, and the more fully imbued with those principles which in subsequent years governed their ac­ tions. They were prepared to cast their lot and heartily unite with those who pledged .. their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor" to the cause of American freed om. This was the beginning of the Whig and Tory parties in America. The first Assembly was held Dec. S, 1771, and among its members is found the names of Griffith Rutherford and Mathew Nov. 28, Locke. Bills presented by Griffith Rutherford and passed were: 1771 a bill for regulation of several officer's fees; a bill for .. establish­ ing, bonding and endowing Queen's College in the town of Dec. 11, 1771 Charlotte.'' Queen's College was never granted a charter from the Crown in England, but a splendid school was conducted there for many years. Among the governing bodies of the colonies were Com­ mittees of Safety. Such committees were organized in the As­ sembly, and in several counties and lasted :fifteen years or more. (ttGraham' s Revolutionary Papers.") The Journal of the Committee of Rowan County, dated as early as August 8, 1774 is preserved, and shows existence before that date. John John­ son was a member. (Historical Society, Raleigh, N. C.) June 20, Griffith Rutherford was appointed or elected Colonel June 1772 20, 1772. ( 12) The people were still loyal to the Crown, but affairs moved on and finally, instead of the lawless and disorderly outbreak of the Regulators, becarne the determined and orderly process of the Revolution. The Governor kept his watchful eye on the Assembly and stood ready to postpone its sessions at the first indication of the spirit of independence. In November, 1768, a paper had been laid before the Assembly by Col. John Harvey, Speaker of the House, proposing to form a Provincial Congress that would be independent of the Governor and responsible to the people only. But this was not acted upon until 1774. The first Aug. 25, Congress met in Newbern on August 25, 1774, and was com­ 1774 posed of brave and judicious men, many of whom became dis­ tinguished in State affairs. They declared their adherence to the British Constitution and their loyalty to the House of Hanover, but as free British citizens they demanded considera­ tion of their rights and protection therein by the Crown. They also elected delegates to the All American Congress to be held at Philadelphia in September. August Term Rowan County Superior Court, 1774: Griffith Rutherford vs. James MacClain, discontinued. There were three other lawsuits brought by Griffith Rutherford at this same term of Court. In April, 1775, Provincial Congress met again at Newbern, April, 1775 and Rowan sent Griffith Rutherford, William Sharp and Wil­ liam Kennon as their Senators. Griffith Ruther£ ord was a mem­ ber of that most valuable Congress which framed the first civil Constitution, meeting at Halifax Nov. 12, 1776. He continued to be a member of Congress through 1786, save the year 1781 while he was in captivity. After the involuntary retreat from the state of Josiah Mar­ tin, in June 1775, its government was vested in, first a Pro­ June, 1775 vincial Council for the whole province; second, a District Com­ mittee of Safety for each county of not less than twenty-one persons, to be elected annually by the people of the county. The members of the District Committee of Safety for Salisbury [ 13] District were John Brevard, Griffith Rutherford, Maxwell Chambers and others. The latter had been a member of the Royal Governor's Council for years. These county commission­ ers met once in three months at the Court House in their respective counties. The meetings were held in order to consult on public measures, to disseminate important information, and thus to perform the duties and requirements of courts. A new Congress was called, and met at Hillsboro on the 21st day of August, 177 5, with delegates from every county, including Griffith Rutherford from Rowan. A copy of the Mecklenberg Declaration of Independence was transmitted to the Provincial Congress at Hillsboro, and laid before that body Aug. 25, 1775 on August 25, 1775. For prudential reasons they declined taking any immediate action. The delegates in Philadelphia and several members of congress manifested their entire appro­ bation of the earnest zeal and patriotism of the Mecklenberg citizens, but thought it premature to lay the resolutions before their body, as they still had some hope of reconciliation with the mother country. (uN. C. Booklet") •«North Carolina was the first colony to vote explicit sanction to independence.,, Sept. 20, September 20th the Committee of Safety named a Com­ 1775 mittee of which Griffith Rutherford was a member, to attend at Adam Torrance's on the 25th inst. to examine one James Garner as to his political sentiments regarding American Lib­ erty. Oct. 19, 1775 Two regiments were provided as a military organization for each district. Griffith Rutherford was made Colonel of one of the three battalions of Minute Men ordered for Salis­ bury District. Twelve men were elected as a Committee of Safety. Among them were Griffith Rutherford, Mathew Locke and John John­ son. Out of this number seven were appointed to form a Com­ mittee of Secrecy, Intelligence and Correspondence. Griffith Ruther£ ord was one of the appointees. With this commitee the real executive power of the State rested during these troublesome times. They held a strict police control and rigid [ 14) censorship over their respective counties. They executed all orders of the Continental Congress, the Provincial and Dis­ trict Committee of Safety. The Council recommended that all communications from or to Governor Martin or the ship of war should be opened by this committee. Nov. 9, November 9th, 1775, it was resolved that a letter be ad­ 1775 dressed to Colonel Andrew Hunt, James Bryan Jr., and John Johnson, directing them to advertise to all friends of American Liberty in the Forks of Yadkin to meet at John Johnston's on the last Friday in the month. These were to elect proper offi­ cers for one or more militia companies, and it was recom­ mended that Colonel Ruther£ord attend at the same time, to render all the friendly assistance in his power. At the previous Congress it was Resolved: CCThat Colonel Rutherford, Mathew Locke, Maxwell Chambers, Mathew Troy, Samuel Young, James Smith and William Nesbit be a Committee of Secrecy, Intelligence and Observation for Rowan County." The royal government being subverted and a new state erected, the next Congress addressed itself to organizing civil affairs. Nov. 12, The Congress of Nov. 12, 1775, met at Halifax. Griffith 1775 Rutherford, Mathew Locke, William Sharp, James Smith and John Brevard were members from Rowan. Richard Caswell was unanimously chosen president. It was decided that a ma­ jority of the members were to govern, not a majority of the counties as heretofore. THE SNOW CAMPAIGN At about the same time Colonel Howe moved with the two North Carolina Continental battalions against Lord Duns­ more, another important expedition was organized in Western North Carolina during December 1775. Dec., 1775 "In the upper portion of South Carolina certain loyalists called Scovilites, arranged for a considerable body of men in arms for the King. These were making great headway against the Whig cause. They were too strong for the force under [ 15] Major Williams who marched against them and was besieged by them at Ninety-six. President Rutledge of South Carolina called on North Carolina for help. Colonel Alexander Martin of Mecklenberg County, Colonel Rutherford of Rowan County, and Colonel Tom Polk of Gifford County promptly assembled the militia of their counties. With great hardships from the unprecedented snow storm they joined General Richardson and Colonel Thompson commanding the South Carolina forces. They besieged the Tory commanders, Cunningham and Fletch­ er at Ninety-six. The Royalists attempted to retreat but were overtaken and defeated. Besides the dead, there were four hundred taken prisoners and the Royal cause, for the time be­ ing, was utterly prostrated in the Palmettor state." (Sim's His­ tory of South Carolina. Page 193.) The Indians who escaped joined Cameron, one of the sev­ eral British agents employed to stir up the Indians against the colonists. James Rutherford left school to go as aid to his father, though only seventeen years of age at the time. Afterward he became Major. It was commonly reported by his grandchildren that dur­ ing the battle of Ninety-six General Ruther£ord, to encourage his men, said to them, ''Fight boys fight, fight like Hell for God and America!" No portion of South Carolina suffered more during the Revolution than the district around Ninety-six. The Tories were numerous, bold and vindictive, and for that reason the gallant Whigs of that region frequently called upon their patriots-in-arms in North Carolina for assistance in defending their homes and property.

( 16] 3 EARLY REVOLUTIONARY DAYS

EMBERS OF CONGRESS which met April 22nd, 1776, M declared for independence. Each county in North Caro­ Apr. 22, 1776 lina had signers-some several. Rowan County had Griffith Rutherford and Mathew Locke. (Colonial Records.) Mathew Locke and Griffith Ruther£ ord were the delegates from Rowan County to the Congress at Halifax April 22, 1776. At this Congress objections were raised to the usual method of electing or appointing officers, as follows: uMr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House of Commons:­ This House can not concur with you in appointing General Officers of the militia by resolve. It in itself is improper, even if the persons nominated by you had been previously proposed by this House, but in the present instance it takes away the right of choice from every member of this House, for we must either concur or reject. We therefore propose that the General Officers be balloted for at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and this House has put in nomination the following men, to wit: for the District of Salisbury, Griffith Rutherford, Esquire.'' ''The House considering said Resolve concurred therewith.'' The In­ spectors of both Houses, and in the Conference Room, there did take and receive the members of the Senate and House of Commons the tickets of all members of both Houses, which were put in the box, and upon examination of the scrolls it happened that the following parties were elected, to wit: [ 17] "Judges for the numerous districts, and Griffith Ruther£ ord, Brigadier General for the District of Salisbury was the first named of the six elected." ( Col. Rec.) General Ruther£ord and others were appointed to regulate May 4, 1776 the militia, and on May 4th Congress resolved that the Gen­ erals take rank in their respective districts immediately. Next meeting of Congress Griffith Rutherford and others were di­ rected to report the most practical and most expeditious method of processi~g and purifying sulphur for powder. Congress pledged every member to secrecy and all signed their names -among them were Griffith Rutherford and Mathew Locke. Later they were on a commission to investigate the taking of salt from inhabitants at Salt Creek. They seemed to have much trouble acquiring salt. May 9, General Rutherford was on a commission to see that all 1776 members of militia received proper pay. Several letters have been found concerning this matter. ( Most of the above from Colonial Records.) Soon after the Snow Campaign, a messenger was captured and disclosed the fact that the British Government had for­ June, mulated a plan to subjugate North and South Carolina. The 1776 method entailed the use of a large British force on the seaboard, the rising of the loyalists in the interior, and the instigation of an extensive Indian warfare on the outlying districts. This, it was expected, would engage the inhabitants so thoroughly as to prevent any inter£ erence with the sea warfare. Having re­ ceived corroborative information of the proposed movement of the Indians, General Rutherford was instructed by the Coun­ cil to prepare to withstand them, and was ordered to raise 300 more men from the Salisbury district. It was the end of June when the British made their assault on Fort Moultrie near Charleston, and the Indians began their murderous attack on upper South Carolina. The Cherokees were urged by the resident British agent, also the Shawnees, Delawares and Mingoes, to make war on the settlements. In the first week of July attacks were made in South Carolina, and

[ 18] on the Holston and W autauga in North Carolina and Virginia. The Indians then crossed the mountains and made attacks on white settlements along Crooked Creek, ( now in Rutherford County) and advanced up the Toe into Rowan County. On July 12th Rutherford wrote the Council: "I received an ex­ press last week that many Indians were ravaging Crooked Creek, and appeals are being made to me for help." Within July 12, 1776 24 hours he despatched another messenger with the news that Indians were destroying and murdering in Rowan County. He wrote: 0 Thirty seven persons were killed last Wednesday and Thursday on the Catawba. I am also informed that Colonel McDowell and ten more men, and one hundred and twenty women and children are besieged in some kind of a fort, and that Indians are all around them; but no help to them before yesterday, and they were surrounded on Wednesday. I expect the next account to hear that they were all destroyed. Three of our Captains are killed or wounded. This day I set out with what men I can raise for relief of the district. Pray, Gentle­ men, consider our distress; send us plenty of powder, and I hope, under God, we of the Salisbury district shall be able to stand them off." (Executive Letter Book at Raleigh.) Rutherford acted with the energy that ever distinguished hiln; within a week he was on the frontier with near 2500 men. All western North Carolina had sprung to arms at his first call. The Reverend James Hall, who had graduated from Prince­ ton College, and later was ordained to the ministry, promptly volunteered his services. He was gladly accepted by the com­ manding officer as their chaplain. General Rutherford always had a chaplain. When he left his camps, men were detached as guards for the supplies and for any who might be sick or wounded. Among those with General Ruther£ ord were Colonel Adam Alexander and the Mecklenberg Regiment. Leaving the main body of his men at Old Port ( then called Davidson, s) he took a detachment of 500 men, crossed the mountains (Blue [ 19) Ridge), and dispersed some 200 Indians who had established themselves on the Nolichucky. General Rutledge of South Carolina, prior to this, had sug­ gested a joint movement of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina against the Indians. He proposed that Major Williams, with 100 men of South Carolina, should proceed against the lower Cherokees, that forces from North Carolina should attack the middle towns and join Williams against the Valley Riv~r and Hiawassee towns, and meanwhile the Vir­ ginians should come down from Holston and attack the "over­ hill towns." The Council of North Carolina agreed and or­ dered the militia of Hillsboro District and Surry County to join General Rutherford. Aug. 23, On August 23rd, 1776, General Parsons was sent to Gen­ 1776 eral Rutherford's camp with instructions. Again August 30th, 1776, a letter to Governor Patrick Henry from Colonel Wil­ liamson, Commander-in-chief of the Virginia forces against the Cherokees: "I have no intelligence of General Rutherford since his letter of August 27th. Being an enterprising man he may finish the campaign before I get to the Indian towns." Sept. 1, This is just what happened. On September 1st, Rutherford, 1776 with a great cavalcade of horses loaded with provisions and ammunition, entered Swannanoa and began his march. He took with him 2000 privates (footmen) and eighty light horses, with supplies for forty days carried by 1400 pack horses. Wheeler says he also carried along a herd of cattle to be used as food. To def end the frontier in his absence, General Ruther£ ord ordered 130 men to range Tryon County, 175 in Rowan and 100 in Surry. Sept. 7, Resolved by Congress, Sept. 7, 1776: "That the several 1776 militia officers, Captains of the forts and garrisons of the f ron­ tiers of Rowan and Tryon, furnish Mr. A very with a sufficient escort of men for a guard on the way to General Rutherford." Mr. Avery carried letters from the Governor. On the same day the Journal of Committee of Safety at [ 20) Salisbury: ''Resolved that the troops stationed on the frontiers of Tryon County, by order of General Rutherford, for the pro­ tection of this State, be continued until further orders of this board, General Rutherford or Congress." (Col. Rec. Vol. X Page 827.) Two months later it was Resolved, ''That the forces col­ lected by General Ruther£ ord will be, for the present, suffi­ cient to protect borders." Soldiers were in desperate need of salt. Among his followers were Colonel Martin Armstrong, Colonel Adam Alexander, Captains Bryan, Cleveland, Wm. Lenior and Wm. Gray. The course selected by General Rutherford was down the Swannanoa to the French Broad, up the valley of Hominy Creek, and from its head over to Pigeon River. Then up the valley of Richmond Creek and over the divide to the head of Scott Creek, wh~ch followed the Tuckaseegee. He moved with such rapidity and secrecy that he passed many miles into the wilderness without being discovered by the Indians. The march through the wilderness was an arduous and diffi­ cult performance. Without roads and sometimes without even an Indian trail, through unbroken forests he led his army, over tremendous mountains and across rapid streams, pursuing his way in momentary danger of ambuscades. But so wise were his plans that he made two-thirds of the distance without dis­ covery by the Indians. When only thirty miles from the Mid­ dle Settlements (Indian) in the Tuckaseegee Valley, he de­ tached 1000 men to surprise the Indians by forced march. Very soon, however, in their stealthy rapid march they came upon a body of Indians who disputed their progress, and, while fight­ ing, this advance force of Indians sent word to their towns which, thus warned, were abandoned before General Ruther­ ford reached them. Immediately he began the work of destruction; the horses and cattle were turned into the fields and the houses burned. Then with 900 men and ten days provisions, he hurried along [ 21) the Little Tennessee, and from there moved along the Valley River and Hiawassee. Williams from South Carolina was to have met him at Cowee, but resistance of the Indians in the South Carolina foot­ hills delayed his march and General Rutherford proceeded on his campaign alone. A voiding the great Indian trail through Ways Gap, he crossed the Nanthala Mountains in an unaccustomed place. Five hundred Indians lay concealed at Ways Gap, hoping to . destroy his force, as twenty years before they had wiped out Montgomery's. While they waited his coming, General Ruther­ ford passed on and reached the head waters of the Valley River. Every town and field on that stream was destroyed. It was as if a besom of destruction had swept the valley, ~o sud­ den and rapid were his movements. The string of villages cap­ tured and destroyed by General Rutherford were Kaskaskia, La Prairie du Rocher, Port Chartress, St. Philip, Cahokie and others of less importance. There were from 36 to 40 villages in all. Historians disagree as to the exact number. According to orders of General Rutherford the peaceful Indians were not to. be interfered with, the idea being to con­ vince the Indians that he warred only on enemies. He avoided pitched battles, killed only twelve Indians, captured seven, and lost only three men himself. On the Valley River they captured seven white men and four negroes, a great deal of leather, 100 pounds of powder and over a ton of lead, with food supplies. While in the midst of this devastation the army camped, Sept. 15, on Sunday, Sept. 15th at Tuckaseegee town, and there, after 1776 a sermon by the Rev. Mr. James Hall, they cremated one of Captain Irvin's men ( one of the three lost in the campaign) . On Sept. 26th, only a fortnight after they entered the Valley, Rutherford was joined by Williams at Hiawassee, but his work Sept. 26, had been thoroughly done. The Indian settlements of the Val­ 1776 ley had been obliterated, and the way paved for the treaty of peace a year later. ( 22] At different times General Ruther£ ord had to send small forces around and near the South Carolina line, to intimidate and keep down the constantly rising spirits of the Tories. The Blue Ridge Mountains were the dividing line between North Carolina and the Cherokees. On his return he marked his route through the mountains, and it has since been known as CCRutherford's War Trace." This road through mountain and forest, was with much labor made wide enough for wagons to pass one another. It is curious to observe how nearly it marked the line on which the great highways of the first turn­ pikes, then the railroads, were located. ccNearly all the men of the Piedmont section, who afterwards led in the last cam­ paign of 1780-81 in western North Carolina, saw their first service under General Rutherford in this expedition.'' (Charles Elliott's Notes.) Within a month after Rutherford's. departure, he was back at the old Fort, and as soon as he reached it he sent Captains Moore and Hardin, with a body of men, to return to the In­ dian Country to destroy the towns not on his route. Leaving Cathey' s Fort Oct. 29th, they penetrated to the towns on Cowee Oct. 29, Mountain, destroyed them and pursued the fleeing Indians to 1776 Soco Creek. On their return they reported crossing prodigious mountains and great forests which were almost impassable, where they had experienced several shocks of earthquake. Without food or houses, and with winter beginning, the In­ dians, thoroughly broken came in and made a treaty of peace. Rutherford was at Salisbury early in October, and at Hali­ Oct. 12, fax in time to attend the meeting of Congress Oct. 12th, of 1776 which he was an active and important member.

BIRTH PLACE OF THE ST ATE CONSTITUTION

While the Provincial Council of Safety was in session at Oct. 15, Halifax ( then the capital), a resolution was adopted, calling 1776 upon the people to elect delegates to the Congress to assemble at Halifax, Nov. 12, 1776. Congress was not only to make ( 23) Nov. 12, laws, but also to form a State Constitution, and this can with 1776 all propriety be called the First Constitution of North Caro­ lina. This Congress was a notable body. Among its members were some of the most distinguished men of the State. In the list are such names as Maurice Moore, Cornelius Harnett, Archibald McLean, Philemon Hawkins, Griffith Ruther£ ord, Thomas Jones, Richard Caswell ( elected president) , Thomas Person, David Caldwell, Waighstill Avery, Allen Jones, Wm. Hooper, Joseph Herwes, William Jones, Abner Nash and some others who had rendered the State illustrious service in peace and war. With such a galaxy of heroes the State could well make its beginning. ( A History of Hal ifax County, by W. C. Allen.) There was much interest, and controversy, concerning the laws covering new conditions of the state. Finally some one wrote to John Adams for his views. His reply is preserved by the State Historical Society in Raleigh. Griffith Ruther£ ord and some others voted Nay for the adoption of the Constitution as first drawn, but after several changes the vote was unanimous in its favor. The Provincial Congress adopted a State Consti­ tution, Dec. 15, 1776, which was not amended until 1832. Members of the Council were allowed so much per day. Griffith Rutherford, days coming and going, 16£; days in attendance, 15£. Ferriages 3s,4d. Amount received for this meeting was 11£15s,10d. "It appearing to the House that there was an error of 3£ in Griffith Ruther£ ord' s account last Congress at Hal if ax, in favor of the public, Resolved that the Treasurer pay him the same." (Col. Rec.) Nov. 14, Griffith Rutherford was also on a committee appointed by 1776 Congress Hto take into consideration the expediency of raising and maintaining in service companies of Rangers to protect the frontiers of this State."

Nov. 2S, Resolved, that Willie Jones, Mr. Sharp, Mr. Ramsey, Gen'l. 1776 Rutherford, Mr. Miles Harvey be appointed a committee to draw up instructions for the officers appointed to command [ 24) a party of Light Horse. Three days later, the same men "were appointed to regiment the officers in the additional battalions to be raised in this State.'' He was also on a committee ''to in­ quire into the conduct of the loyalists" and they found many who had sworn to support the State were with the loyalists. Nov. 28, 1776 Several pages of these names are given in the State Records. It was Resolved by the Senate that Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Skinner and Mr. Gray be a committee jointly with such mem­ bers of the House of Commons as may be appointed to regu­ Apr. 8, late the mode of transacting business and the Ceremonies to 1777 be observed between the two houses. They sent in a bill to divide Rowan County, which was passed by both houses. Griffith Rutherford was on many committees, such as con­ Apr. 15., 1777 fiscating property, building a court house, taking into his pos­ session letters brought into the State by persons supposed to be spies, regulating fees of Clerks of the Pleas in the Superior and County Courts, Justices of the Peace and Attorneys, and directing the method of paying the same. General Rutherford and Mr. Coor from the Legislature were chosen to meet with the House to consider letters and messages and resolutions of Congress; also matters presented by the Governor relative to Indian Affairs, and letters from the Governor of Virginia to Governor Caswell, relative to the Naval Officers of· the State. Many letters between Governor Caswell and General Rutherford regarding troops and pro­ visions for the march to Camden are kept in State office Rec­ ords. There are also numerous letters from Ruther£ord in New York City Library. In 1777 General Griffith Ruther£ ord reported that in Salis­ bury District there were over 10,000 men subject to military service. Many of these however, were Royalists. It was Resolved in the House, That if peace shall not have been preserved with the Cherokees from the treaty held on the May 9, 7th inst. General Ruther£ord is hereby empowered to appoint 1777 officers for, and raise any number of independent companies, not exceeding eight, to be employed as the General shall direct [ 25) either in building, garrisoning stockade forts, scouting and ranging services and other public services that shall most con­ duce to the safety of the inhabitants, and most facilitate the operations of war against the Cherokees and other Indians at war with this state. In the same year the Indians again became hostile and General Ruther£ ord organized eight volunteer com­ panies to guard the frontier. In the companies the Royalists served as well as rebel settlers. In July 1777 the Tories were in arms in Surry and Guil­ ford, and the Council of State, ·writing to General Rutherford, told him that they would not aid him with any troops from Hillsboro Brigade, as he "well knew how many disaffected people there were in that district and neighborhood." General Rutherford proceeded with what men he could muster, taking somewhat the same route he had previously against the Chero­ kees. They soon were brought to seek peace.

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Oath of Allegiance for Officers, 1778.

TRANSCRIPT OF OATH I do sincerely promise and swear, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the State of North Carolina and to the powers and authori­ ties which may be established for the Government thereof not incon­ sistent with the Constitution, and that I will to the utmost of my power maintain and defend the same against all attempts whatsoever, and I do declare that no foreign prince, Person, State or Potentate, hath or ought to have, any jurisdiction, Power, Superiority, Preeminence or Authority, civil or ecclesiastical, within the same, and I do solemnly and sincerely declare, that I do believe in my Conscience, that neither George III, King of Great Britain, nor the Parliament thereof, jointly with the said King, or separately, have any right or Title to the Dominion or Sovereignty over this State, or any part of the Govern­ ment thereof; and I do renounce, refuse and abjure any allegiance or Obedience to them, or either of them, or to any person or persons put in authority by or under him or them; and I do swear that I will to the utmost of my power defend the said State against all traitorous Conspiracies and attempts whatsoever that shall be made against the same, and I will do my utmost endeavor to disclose and make known to the Legislative or executive powers of the said State, all Treasons and Traitorous Conspiracies which I shall know to be carried on or intended against the said State, and I do faithfully promise to the utmost of my power to support, maintain and defend the Independence of this State, against him the said George and all other persons what­ soever; and all these things I do plainly and sincerely acknowledge and swear according to the express words by me spoken, according to the plain and common sense and understanding of the same words, without any Equivocation, mental evasion or secret reservation whatsoever; and I do make this acknowledgment, abjuration, renunciation and promise heartily, willingly and truly upon the true faith of a Christian. So help me God. P. J. Osborn, Cle,-k of Court Galbraith Falls Maj. James Brandon, Ent of Taxes Griffith Rutherford, Surveyor John Braly, Register George Henry Berger Jo Rounsavall George Harry Berger rroath of Cottnty Officers of Rowan Cottnty, N. C., fo1' the year 1778. from Page 137 of the Court Minutes for the year 1778." Wm. D. Kizziah Register of Deeds, Salisb11ry, N. C., 1933.

IN THE BATTLE FOR FREEDOM

AM JOHNSTON, who in 1777 had taken an active part S in the revolutionary work, politically, but was a strong advocate of a liberal democracy and a restricted government, and fought against the people at large being allowed any voice, was defeated in his campaign for membership in the Senate. After the meeting of the Legislature, he wrote Dr. Burke: "I have had an opportunity of seeing an experiment in the new Legislature, and am as little pleased with it in practice as I was formerly in theory. . . . I saw with indignation such men as Griffith Rutherford, Thomas Person, John Penn and Mathew Locke ... principal leaders in both houses." Thomas Person was a General in the North Carolina forces, as was Rutherford. John Penn was a delegate to the Continental Con­ gress and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a lawyer by profession, a Virginian by birth. This sketch shows some­ thing of the part taken by Mathew Locke in the War of Inde­ pendence. He became a member of the U. S. Congress in 1793, and held that honored position for some years. Sam Johnston's criticism may thus .be regarded as his personal view, and is given as the only adverse criticism found of the ability or meth­ ods of General Rutherford. There is a letter preserved ( the original) from this same Sam Johnston, Esq., to Dr. Thomas Burke, (June 26, 1777) speaking of General Rutherford as a June 26, member of the Legislative and Executive Departments. 1777 Then came the following letters: ( 27] General Lincoln to Governor Caswell. (From Executive Letter Book.) ''On Public Service. Dear Sir: His Excellency Richard Caswell, Esquire, Gov­ ernor of North Carolina. I had a few days since, information from General Ruther­ ford, tha~ in case of necessity he would embody 5,000 volun­ teers and march to our assistance. The time seems to be fast approaching that they will be really needed. This kind offer on his part, and being informed by Mr. Rutledge that he had requested leave from you to suffer us to call upon him, if his services were necessary, without first applying to your Excellency, has induced me to send to him, desiring that he would march as soon as possible with the troops that he pro­ posed."

Letter from General Ruther£ ord to Governor Caswell. (From Executive Letter Book.) Nov. 15, 1778. Sir: N~;7~5, This inst. at 6 o'clock P.M., your express Mr. Shute arrived by whom I acquainted your Excellency that I have already appointed the day of rendezvous to be on the 19th inst. The 20th I hope to march to Charlotte with the first Division, and expect to reach Camden by the 30th inst. I think it expedient to march with the first Division myself, and leave behind some commanding officer who may cause additional aid to be raised and fitted with all the necessary implements of war. Upon receipt of your former express I appointed contrac­ tors and issuing commissary. No troops can be expected from Washington County. The commanding officers in that county give a lamentable repre­ sentation of their condition. Their whole strength is employed in the suppression of the Savages and other inhuman hostile [ 28) wretches who have their livelihood f ram Carnage and Rapine. When I take a speculative view of the matter I think it is prudent not to draft out of that County, men, arms or am­ murut1on. We have many malevolent, implacable Enemies who range f ram place to place, embracing every opportunity to disseminate sedition among the Inhabitants. These sons of darkness have not once neglected an opportunity of doing disservice when it was in their power-a favorable one is now in view. Our Troops, our Magazines and a vast quantity of provisions for the support of nature are all drafted for our assistance. Our unchristian foes with strong alliance with a savage enemy, might at this time think of avenging themselves. Some part of our ammunition we will detain, and will ex­ pect all Military Stores from the lower District that can be spared. We don't think to lack in our aid to South Carolina notwithstanding the number of men which were to be raised . from Washington County. These will be especially distributed over the whole District; by this means we will have our Quota, and not be distressed. Your opinion of this I will be glad to have. I remain with great respect, Sir Your Mo. ob. servt, Ruther£ ord, General. Feb., The British having captured Savannah ... toward the close 1779 of February, Lincoln with considerable force was on the South Carolina side near Savannah. Above him was Moultrie' s camp, while Rutherford's brigade was stationed 20 miles below the mouth of Briar Creek on the Georgia side. General Ashe camped near the head of Grier Creek known as Ninety-six. It was not all victory, for on March 3rd, while the com­ Mar. 3, 1779 mand of General Ashe was somewhat relaxed, the trouble came. Some historians say most of them were playing cards. The Tories surrounded the camp and a battle fallowed. The conduct of Ashe was censured and Court Martial followed. After Orders 9 Mch 1779. "A Court of Inquiry to sit tomorrow morning to examine [ 29) Mar. 9, into the affairs of the 3rd at Briar Creek, and the conduct of 1779 Major General Ashe relative to his command there. All wit­ nesses to attend. President Brig. Gen. Moultrie, General Ruth­ er£ ord, Col. Armstrong, Col. Pickery, Col. Locke, Edmond Hyme, D. A. General." (Officers Letter Book.) Later the opin­ ion of the Court was that "Gen. Ashe did not take all the pre­ cautions to protect his camp, but was acquitted of any lack of personal courage or persistence." (n Moultrie' s Memories of the American Revolution" Vol. I Page 337.) Next day the following letter was sent to Major General Mar. 10, Lincoln at Purysburg, showing General Ruther£ ord' s interest 1779 and pride in his men. Camp Two Sisters Ferry 10th Mch 1779. Sir: The great apprehension that I was under of my people dis­ gracing themselves by their behavior this day has totally van­ ished. I have sent down four light horsemen for three deserters from my camp and desire that they be sent to the Sisters. I keep horsemen constantly patrolling the camp but have made no discoveries of the enemies' attempting to cross the river. 1~he Light Horse you promised are yet to come. I sent a small party to Mathews Bluff, there to cross and reconnoiter the ground. General Ashe left expecting they may collect a number of arms and accoutrements. I am Sir, with great esteem your most Obedient Servant, G. Rutherford. General Ruther£ ord was appointed on a joint commission May 4, 1779 with members of the House to act upon a letter the Lieut. Gov­ ernor of South Carolina addressed to Governor Caswell. This letter concerns the fact that the people of the interior counties were not sending in their monies for taxes on time. The com­ mittee urged Congress to notify the people earlier so the dis­ tant would have sufficient time. Later, Rutherford was on a committee jointly with the ( 30) House committee to settle public claims, and remained on this committee. Among many claims was one by Thomas Turner who reported the loss of his son, Capt. Jack Turner, deceased, at the battle of Brandywine, and claimed one hundred and seventy pounds. The amount was allowed. Likely this was something like life insurance. However, a letter was found which was written to the General in 1783 by a friend who men­ tioned the fact that he had never sent in a claim for his son, Major James Rutherford. From the records it would seem that very few of such claims were made.

From Council / ournal: At a Council held at Kingston July July 3, 3, 1779, the Governor laid before the Board a letter from the 1779 Honorable General Rutherford setting forth that "in the county of Burke there is a band of Robbers who publicly rob all the Friends of America-that they have committed three different murders. According to the deposition of sundry per­ sons, a conspiracy was forming, and immediately after harvest they were to take up arms and put to death Friends of the cause and march off to the enemy. The British officers were actually recruiting from that county. "The Gaol of Salisbury had lately been broken and the most notorious villains set at liberty. Without a guard no person could be confined therein.'' The Council was advised by the Governor "to direct Gen­ eral Rutherford to order a detachment of Militia to apprehend such robbers and suspicious conspirators and to have the Gaol at Salisbury guarded for safe keeping of prisoners." At a Council meeting at the same place July 30th, the Gov­ July 30, 1779 ernor laid before the Board another letter from General Ruth­ er£ ord representing that the "great scarcity of grain in the Western part of the County is such that it makes it very difficult to march the Militia ordered to be raised there for the South­ ern Service." General Lincoln summoned a council of war at Ruther­ ford's camp, and it was decided that the cavalry under Wil- [ 31] Iiams should cross the river and join Ashe, and they jointly should press down the west bank and clear the way for Gen­ erals Lincoln ~.nd Ruther£ord to cross. They proceeded to Savannah, which had been taken by the British in 1778. The attempt to re-take the city was unsuccessful however, and Gen­ eral Lincoln's army was captured in an effort to relieve Charles­ ton of British control. General Ruther£ ord had been informed by spies that Charleston· was heavily guarded. So watchful and careful was he of his men that he ordered a retreat in time to save most of them from capture, and on the return trip this .force proved of much service in protecting the intervening country, and pre­ vented the invasion of North Carolina until a few weeks after the battle of Camden. The British successes in southern South Carolina and Georgia induced Sir Henry Clinton to regard these states as subdued and restored to the Crown, as the South was without any regular force to defend her territory. So Sir Henry em­ barked for New York, leaving four thousand troops for the further subjugation of the South under Lord Cornwallis who immediately repaired to Charleston. Lord Rawdon was put in command at Camden. May 29, General Tarleton captured Colonel Burford' s regiment on 1780 May 29th in the Waxham settlement forty miles south of Charlotte. The uncalled for butchery of these troops induced General Rutherford, on June 3rd, to call out the militia en masse to oppose the advance of the conquerors, and by June June 10, 1780 10th nine hundred men assembled at Charlotte, where the militia were reviewed by their General, addressed in strong patriotic language by Dr. McWhorter, a graduate of Princeton and President of the college in Charlotte, and dismissed with directions to hold themselves in readiness for a quick gather­ ing. This method of handling men, called the "flying camp" was sometimes practiced because the expense of feeding an army was great. [ 32] Lord Rawdon advanced with the British army to Wax­ haw Creek. General Rutherford issued orders for the militia to rendezvous at Bee's Plantation, eighteen miles northeast of Charlotte, and on the 10th eight hundred men were on the ground and were organized. The cavalry, sixty five in number under Major Davie, equipped as dragoons, and formed into two troops under Captains Simmons and Martin. A battalion of light infantry was placed under command of Colonel Wil­ liam Davidson, a regular officer. Part of Major Davie's cavalry was ordered to reconnoitre between Charlotte and Camden. The remainder was retained under the immediate command of the General who deemed it unwise to weaken his force further until he learned Rawdon's intentions. General Ruther­ £ord' s understanding of men and placing them in positions they could best fill, was one reason for his success with the loss of so few officers and men. He seemed to admire and love them, and most of them who were with him in '76 and earlier, remained until the British were driven from the coun­ try. Having heard that Lord Rawdon had retired to Hanging June 11, Rock, General Rutherford advanced ten miles to Mallard 1780 Creek. During the evening of the 14th he received intelligence that the Tories were embodying in arms beyond the Catawba River, in Tryon County, about forty miles to the northwest of his then position, and he issued orders to Colonel Francis Locke of Rowan, Major Davie Wilson of Mecklenberg, Major James Rutherford, Captains Falls and Brandon of Rowan, and other officers to make every effort to raise men to disperse the Tories.

On the 15th General Rutherford advanced two miles to the June 15, south of Charlotte. On the 17th he was informed that Lord 1780 Rawdon had retired towards Camden and the Tories were assembled in force at Ramsour' s Mill, near the present town of Lincolnton at the south fork of the Catawba.

[ 33] .. ~ BATTLE OF RAMSOUR'S MILL

"Men who knew their rights, and knowing, dared maintain."

June 20, BY THE 20th nearly thirteen hundred Tories had assembled 1780 at Ramsour's. General Rutherford resolved to concen- trate his force and attack them as soon as he learned that Lord Rawdon had retired to Camden. With this in view he marched, on Sunday the 18th, from his camp south of Charlotte, to the Tuckasege Ford on the Catawba River twelve miles nearer to Ramsour' s, and in the evening of that day he despatched an express to Colonel Locke advising him of his movement and of the enemy's strength, and ordering Locke to join him on the 19th, in the evening, or on the 20th in the morning, a few miles in advance of the Tuckasege Ford. But the express was negligent and did not reach Colonel Locke in time. The morn­ ing of the 19th was wet, and the arms of General Ruther£ord' s men were out of order. At midday the weather cleared up however, and orders were given to the men to discharge their guns. This discharge produced an alarm in the neighborhood, and thinking the Tories were attempting to cross the river, many of the people came in with arms and joined Rutherford. Supposing his express had reached Colonel Locke, he waited for Locke's arrival, that he might on the next day march in full force to the attack. At ten o'clock at night, Colonel James Johnston of Tryon County reached Rutherford's camp, dis­ patched by Colonel Locke to give notice of his intention to attack the Tories at sunrise the next morning, and to request [ 34] Rutherford's co-operation. General Rutherford in confident ex­ pectation that his express had reached Colonel Locke, shortly after Colonel Johnston left, made no movement until the next . morrung. Meanwhile, in pursuance of the orders given at Mallard's Creek on the 14th, on the morning of the 18th Major Wilson with sixty five men, passed the Catawba at Tool's Ford, and joined Major McDowell with twenty five men. They passed up the river at right angles with the position of the Tories, to join the detachment of their friends who were assembling at the upper fords, and, being joined at McEwen's Ford by Captain Falls with forty five men under his command, they continued their march up the east side of Mountain Creek, and on Mon­ day the 19th, joined Colonel Locke, Major Rutherford, Captain Brandon and other officers with two hundred and seventy men. The whole force united amounted to four hundred. They en­ camped on Mountain Creek, 'sixteen miles from Ramsour's. The officers met in council, and were of the opinion that it would be unsafe to remain in that position, however, as the Tories could attack them after a march of a few hours, and from the inferiority of their force they had no doubt the Tories would march on them as soon as they learned where they were. Knowing that they were facing a body of at least thirteen hun­ dred men, it was proposed first, that they should march directly down the river and join General Rutherford, who was then dis­ tant about forg, five miles. Later, the decision was unanimous that they start immediately, and attack the Tories at day-break. Colonel Johnston, being well acquainted with the country, was detailed to hasten to General Rutherford for assistance. A desperately hard fought battle followed. In the midst of the fighting Captain Harden led a party of Whigs into the field. These fresh tnen gave much encouragement and helped keep up the galling fire. The fighting was continuous and fierce. Believing they were completely beaten, the Tories formed a stratagem to secure their retreat. They sent a flag under pre- [ 35) tense of proposing a suspension of hostilities to make arrange­ ments for taking care of the wounded and burying the dead. To prevent them from perceiving the small number of their force Major Rutherford and another officer went to meet the flag officers a short distance in front of the line, and, the proposi­ tion being heard, he demanded that the Tories surrender as prisoners within ten minutes, after which arrangements could be made as requested. The Tory commanding officers, Moore and Walsh, had given orders that such of their men as were on foot or had inferior horses, should move off singly as fast as they could, and when the flag returned, not more than fifty remained. They immediately fled, and Moore and thirty men reached the British army at Camden. Just prior to this, the Whigs being in such a perilous posi­ tion, it was resolved that Major Wilson and Captain William Alexander of Rowan should hasten to General Ruther£ord and urge him to press forward to their assistance. Rutherford had marched early that morning, and at the distance of six or seven miles from Ramsour's, was met by Wilson and Alexander. Major Davie's cavalry was started at full gallop, and Colonel Davidson's infantry was ordered to hasten on with all possible speed. At the end of two miles they were met by others from the battle who informed them that the Tories had retreated. The march was continued, however, and the troops arrived on the ground two hours after the battle was over. The dead and most of the wounded were still lying where they fell. The men had no uni£ orms, and it was hard to tell which side the dead belonged. Of the Whigs, Captains Falls, Dobson, Smith and Armstrong were killed. Major James Rutherford had the feather shot f ram his hat-a close call. In no battle of the Revolution, in which a band of patriots, less than four hundred strong, was pitted against a force many times larger, was there so great a loss of officers. When General Rutherford reached the battlefield at Ram­ June 20, sour' s Mill, on June 20, 1780, he had under his command up­ 1780 wards of 1200 men. Early next morning he had the field ofli- [ 36] cers convened at his headquarters, and explained to them his view that an attempt must be made to rout the Tories out of their swamps and hiding places, otherwise they would be trou­ blesome to them, as General Marion had been to the British in a like situation, and that they should try driving the Raft swamp on that day. General Ruther£ord knew the difference between winning a battle and conquering a people. Davie's cavalry was dispatched through the country in search of fugitives, who had dispersed in every direction. They found only a few and brought them to camp, all of whom were permitted to return to their homes on bail, except a few of the most active a1:1d influential, who were kept in confinement and sent to Salisbury jail. However, it was afterwards understood to have answered a good purpose. The news soon spread through the whole hostile districts that Rutherford's men were driving the swamps, and it is believed but few of the Tories took shelter in them afterward in that part of the country. This contest completely broke the spirit of the Tories. They never afterward offered resistance in force until the battle of Cam­ den. Though there were skirmishes as the Whigs proceeded. On the other hand the cavalry of the colonies held them in such contempt that the common troops could hardly be induced to use the necessary precautions for safety. The men who went with General Rutherford as volunteers, as well as those under Colonel Locke, considered themselves at liberty to return home after the battle, except those who had been designated to serve a tour of duty of three months, the usual term of service at that period; and some of them were June 22, furloughed for a short time. By this means, on the 22nd, the 1780 General's number was reduced to less than 200 men. When any of the men were forced to return home during these marches, from wounds or other reasons, they were furnished tickets to procure provisions on their passage through the coun­ try. On that day he received information by an express that the Tories were assembled in considerable force in the forks [ 37] of the Yadkin, in the north end of Rowan County, adjoining Surry about 75 miles northeast of Ramsour's, under command of Colonel Bryan. The same day General Rutherford ordered Major Davie's cavalry to march and take position in advance of Charlotte, on the Camden road near Waxhaw Creek, to keep under the disaffected, and watch the motions of the Brit­ ish in -that quarter. He marched, with the inf antry that were with hit:n, the direct route toward Bryan, and sent orders to the officers on each side his· line to march to join him with all the men they could raise. After crossing the Catawba River General Ruther£ ord' s force began to increase, and when he arrived within fifteen miles of the Tories they were augmented to upwards of 600 men, and he prepared to attack Bryan the next day. · Colonel Bryan anticipated this design. He had heard of the defeat at Ramsour' s and of General Rutherford coming against him with a large force. On the 30th of June he crossed over the Yadkin to the east side and continued his route down the June 30, river through the settlements which were disaffected. Many of 1780 the inhabitants joined him and when he passed Abbott's Creek his force was reported to amount to seven or eight hundred men. By this movement it was evident his intention was to form a junction with Major McArthur, whom Lord Cornwallis, on his arrival at Camden had sent on with his first battalion ( about 400 men) to the Cherowhill on the Pee Dee River for the purpose of preserving in submission the country between the river and the Santee. General Ruther£ord being apprised of Bryan's intention, took the nearer route down the west side of the river by Salis­ bury and the old Trading Ford, endeavoring to get in his front before he reached Salisbury. He there found that Bryan, by rapid marches, had passed before him. From this place he de­ tached Col. William L. Davidson, with a select party, down the west side of the river for the purpose of intercepting Bryan should he attempt to cross before he reached McArthur. The main body pursued him, thinking if he halted or delayed, they [ 38] would overtake him. But Bryan and party were so panic strick­ en with the result of the affair at Ramsour' s Mill that they marched night and day down the east side of the Yadkin and Pee Dee until they came opposite the British force under Major McArthur and passed over the river, so forming a junction with him. Rutherford finding it impossible to overtake the Tories, gave up the pursuit and returned. The Whigs had a company of spies under General Sumpter and Col. Wade Hampton, which did valuable work and was a great asset to the cause of Liberty.

[ 39] # 0 BATTLE OF CAMDEN

"Send thy sheltering love and protecting strength into the heart of every man."

Summer N THE EARLY summer of 1780 the people became much of 1780 I excited over the approach of the British army under Lord Cornwallis. Even the schools and colleges were broken up and all young men and boys who could possibly consider themselves old enough, joined the forces. The Queens Museum which had recently taken the name of Liberty Hall was entirely forsaken. Dr. McWhorter, president of the college made patriotic appeals to the young men to defend their country. He was made c;om­ mander of their company. May 12, Charleston surrendered May 12th, and Tarleton' s unneces­ 1780 sary butchery of Colonel Buford's regiment in the Waxhaws on July 29th, induced General Rutherford to order out the militia en masse, to oppose the advance of the conquerors. They were to rendezvous at Salisbury. Then the march began from Salis­ bury down the north east side of the Yadkin river, securing the Tory settlements of Wharrie and Deep River. General Gates, at this time was on his way to the southern states. He camped at Chiraw where the two generals met. A letter dated August 3rd, shows some of the privations the men suffered. Major General Gates to Governor Abner Ash. Aug. 3, "Camp West Bank Peedee near Mask's Ferry, Aug. 3, 1780. 1780 Sir: The distress this army has suffered, and still continues to ( 40) suffer for want of Provisions has perhaps destroyed the finest Opportunity that could be presented of driving the Enemy's advanced post, in all likelihood even into Charleston. General Rutherford's division have no Tents. I hope those I wrote for to your Excellency are in a fair way to be sent forward." ( 0 fficers Letter Book.) From this place the army moved forward to Clermont, Aug. 12, where they arrived August 12th. On the 15th they marched 1780 toward Camden progressing as far as Green Swamp. There skirmishes took place in the night, between advanced parties of Americans and British. On August 16th, the Battle of Camden was fought. The Aug. 16, Virginia militia under Stevens fled, the Americans under Gates 1780 were badly defeated ''Tho General Rutherford acted with dis­ tinguished gallantry he was captured. After the chief fight was over the British Dragoons, who pursued them, came upon Ruther£ ord on their return, mounted on a horse not very fleet, not dressed in military, nor was he ever. One of these dragoons gave him a sword blow cutting through his beaver hat inflict­ ing a severe wound across the top of his head. Major James Harris of Rutherford's brigade, either then a prisoner, or else in hailing distance, called out, 'thats an officer.' This doubtless induced the British soldier to save his life." (Interview ivith Henry Rutherford, Drapers Notes.) . At the capture of General Ruther£ ord a contagious panic seized most of the militia and a precipitate retreat was the natural consequence. The regulars of Delaware and Maryland, with a portion of the North Carolina militia stood firmly their ground until surrounded by overwhelming numbers. It was here that Baron De Kalb, a General, and fighting for the cause of freed om, was shot down because he would not surrender to an officer of less rank than himself. Colonel Gregory was also killed. Many of the Whig prisoners were almost entirely stripped of their clothing in the struggle. The officer's uniform was a hunting shirt of domestic, trimmed with colored cotton. [ 41] Steadman in his History of American War Vol. 2, Page 208 says: "At Camden General Ruther£ ord acted with distin­ guished gallantry until he received a ball through his thigh and was captured.'' Schenck's North Carolina 1780-81, Page 467. ((Brigadier General Griffith Ruther£ ord of Rowan County was seldom out of the military, and always bore himself proudly and manfully in battle,-he deserves most honorable mention. Was severely wounded at Gates def eat in August 1780, and afterward a great sufferer in the prison at St. Augustine." Some historians say there were 240 men and several officers captured. These were confined in Camden for some time where many died of their wounds· and diseases. A letter taken from Executive Let­ ter Book, dated August 29, 1780 from Major Davie to Gover­ nor Caswell runs thus: ccOur poor wounded at Camden are in a wretched situation. Col. Wilson told me General Rutherford had no surgeon but himself. Many of the wounded had no attention. Something should be done for them. It is cruel." Even the British realized the crowded condition at Camden jail and on the 16th and 18th of September those who were sufficiently recovered were sent to Charleston. There some who promised never to take up arms against the British were re­ leased on condition that they should be sent from the country. Having kept the promise to send them from America, the British immediately returned them to these shores. General Rutherford,· Col. Isaacs, John Johnson and others would make no such promise. Their main offence was that, ccwhile a prisoner at Camden they manifest no sign of penitence for their rebellion, nor submission to their captors.'' They were sent in a foul prison ship to the dungeon prison in St. Augustine, Florida. From lack of sanitation, poor and insuf... ficient food, General Rutherford came near dying. He was kept there nearly a year. List of prisoners sent to St. Augustine is found in tt/ohnston's Traditions of the Revolution." A letter to Sir Henry Clinton from Lord Cornwallis might prove of interest at this time. [ 42] "Camden. 29th August 1780. Sir:-We receive the strongest Professions of Friendships from North Carolina. Our Friends, however, do not seem inclined to rise until they see our Army in Motion. The severity of the Rebel Government has so terrified and totally subdued the minds of the People it is very difficult to rouze them to any Exertions. The taking of that violent and cruel Incendiary, Gen'l. Rutherford has been a lucky Circumstance, but the in­ defatigable Sumpter is again in the Field and he is beating up for Recruits with the greatest Assiduity." (Executive Letter Book). There is more in the letter about conditions at Camden, the unhealthful prison, and its being over crowded. After the battle of Camden Col. Davidson was appointed to the office of General until such time as General Rutherford would return. During the middle of September the British Army, after Sept. 26, camping on the Salisbury road, moved up toward Charlotte 1780 and captured that city Sept. 26th. "They had great resistance, for that whole division of the British army was held in check by a handful of men.'' These men retreated in good order and thus exemplified the spirit and bravery of the patriots who had been so well trained by General Rutherford. uThey struck terror to an army they were not able to conquer.'' As Cornwallis had found it so difficult to take Charlotte, and the experiences he had passed through previously, he called this section the Hornets Nest, and its inhabitants, hor­ nets. His sentries were continuously being shot down. When he was forced to send out foraging parties they would frequent­ ly have skirmishes with the patriots. At one time t•he sent a party of four hundred and fifty infantry, sixty cavalry and forty wagons, and when they had gone about seven miles from Char­ lotte, as they were engaged in their work of pl under, a captain with thirteen men, all living in the neighborhood, fired on them. Killed many men and horses and compelled the rest to flee in disorder to the camp." [ 43] Tarleton in his History of the Southern Campaign in 1780- 1781 says: "It was evident and had frequently been mentioned by the King's officers, that the counties of Rowan and Mecklen­ burg were more hostile to England than any others in America. The vigilance and animosity of the surrounding districts checked the exertions of the well-affected, and totally destroyed all communications between the King's troops and loyalists in other p~rts of the province. No British commander could obtain information in that position which would facilitate his design or guide his future conduct. Charlotte is an agreeable village but is a d--.d rebellious country." General Washington greatly desired General Greene to be appointed to the command of the southern army, but the popu­ lace was eager for General Gates on account of some brilliant work he had done. The outcome proved that General Wash­ Dec. 3, ington knew his man. After Gates defeat Washington did ap­ 1780 point Nathaniel Greene to take charge in the south, which occurred in Charlotte Dec. 3, 1780. Jan. 17, After the battle of Cowpens on Jan. 17, 1781, General 1781 Cornwallis marched through the country and on February 1, Feb. 1, 1781, he reached the Catawba river and was fired on by Gen­ 1781 eral Davidson's men. The latter was killed during the engage­ ment. Cornwallis had his horse shot from under him; he barely escaped with his life. From Cornwallis' order book we learn that the British army

Feb. 2, under him ''began its march from Torrance's home in pursuit 1781 of General Greene, at half past five o'clock on the morning of Feb. 2nd." On Tarleton's map may be traced the route of the army, which was almost direct! y eastward, some fifteen or twenty miles to a point called Grahams, southwest of Salisbury. This was in the immediate neighborhood of General Ruther­ £ord' s residence among the Lock es, Grahams, Brandons, N es­ betts and Allisons. Lord Cornwallis designated his headquar­ ters of that day ''Rutherford's Plantation." In Rumple's His­ tory of Western North Carolina, the Rutherford home is de­ scribed as being in the same locality. Cornwallis's men, in [ 44] foraging for supplies and loot, ransacked the Ruther£ ord home and took everything movable. The General afterward said, ''he took everything I had, even my bandanas.'' Rutherford's mills were used as rendezvous for Tories. June 28, Cornwallis speaks of being there June 28. July 2nd they were 1781 reaping wheat and collecting cattle and July 9th they were still there. Very little military service was performed in North Carolina during the summer of 1781. By 1781 the British generals stopped at no cruelty to subdue the American colonies. No re­ spect for morality or humanity was allowed to thwart the pur­ pose of conquest and the savage Indians were incited by the English emissaries to lay waste the frontier forts, and murder its citizens. The brutal slave was offered freed om, licentious in­ dulgence and service in the British camp as a reward for treach­ ery to his master. The rules of civilized warfare were disre­ garded. Lord Cornwallis closed his eyes to this condition and even admired and congratulated Tarleton on his butcheries. This bloody and criminal treatment aroused the indignation and stirred the eloquent spirit of the younger Pitt who in ex­ cited language and with vehement manner, cried out in the British Commons: "The noble Lord has called the American war a holy war; I affirm that it is a most accursed war; wicked, barbarous, cruel and unnatural; conceived in injustice, it w~s brought forth and nurtured in folly. Its footsteps are marked with slaughter and devastation while it mediates destruction to the miserable who are the devoted objects of the instrument which produced it." "By the last of April, Gen'!. Greene had settled a cartel with April, the British General for the exchange of prisoners." ( Gen' I. 1781 Joseph Graham-Revolutionary Papers.) In the early part of the war the British would not exchange prisoners, but after some of their officers had been captured, they considered it expedient. During midsummer General Rutherford was taken to Philadelphia ( it was then held by the British) where he was [ 45] exchanged, and with the aid of friends reached home. His­ torians differ as to the exact date. No intelligence of him had been received since Gates defeat. It had been thought he was dead or a prisoner. When William Lee Davidson was killed in February, 1780, Thomas Polk and Mathew Locke ( a brother of Francis Locke) , filled the posts of Brigadier Generals until the return of Ruth­ erford.·

Aug., General Ruther£ord again took command of the militia in 1781 Salisbury district the latter part of August, 1781 and soon had information of the progress the Tories were making between Pee Dee and Cape Fear, and had an application from the of­ ficers on the frontiers for assistance. Conformably to Governor Burke's program for the reduc­ tion of Wilmington, Rutherford quietly called out part of his brigade, and also asked volunteers to meet him at Little River in Montgomery County on Sept. 15th. Urging as many as possible to bring horses, these he trained as cavalry and placed under competent officers. Intent on victory the General used every means to bring recruits to efficiency. In making these prepa­ rations, naturally several officers were appointed or promoted. This order is taken from nDeclaration of Gen'/. Joseph Gra­ ham." ccState of North Carolina. I do hereby nominate and appoint Joseph Graham captain of his troop of horse during this expedition. He is therefore to conform himself to all the rules and regulations of the army and is to obey his superior officers, and I do hereby require and command all officers and soldiers under his command to pay strict obedience to his orders. Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of September, 1781. Griffith Rutherford B.G.M." Another commission written on the road to Wilmington less [ 46] than a month later will be of interest. The original is in the ''Executive Letter Book" in Raleigh, N. C. ''To Joseph Graham, Esquire, Greetings: Reposing special trust and confidence in your patriotism, conduct and fidelity, I do hereby nominate and appoint you Major of Lieut. ~o. Robert Smith's legionary corps in my brigade. You are therefore, carefully and diligently to dis­ charge the duties of Major by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging. I do hereby strictly charge and require all officers and soldiers under your command to be obedient to your orders as Major. You are to observe and fol~ low from time to time, such orders and directions as you shall receive from your superior officers according to the rules of military discipline and laws of the State. Given under my hand and seal in camp at Rock Fish Bridge, October 17th A.O., 1781. Griffith Rutherford.,. Other original letters from General Rutherford may be easily found as there are a dozen or more in New York City public library archives, but these two hurriedly written in camp will disprove the statement of ·one prominent historian who says, ''General Rutherford was uncultivated in mind and manner." His penmanship is that of a cultured gentleman, and would compare favorably with that of educated men of the present day. It was near the 1st of October before arrangements could Oct. 1, be completed for moving toward the enemy. Meantime the 1781 officers were diligent in disciplining their men, especially the cavalry. The enemy, as learned afterward, had spies present who· reported to them from time to time, which made an im­ pression in favor of the Whigs. The army marched by slow movements, taking the road toward Fayetteville. The cavalry scoured the country for some distance, arrived on Downing Creek (Moore's Bridge) and stayed a few days where they were joined by Captain Gillespie whose force brought up the number of men to nearly fourteen ( 47] hundred. There being about three hundred and fifty horse and one thousand and fifty on foot. After crossing Downing Creek a few miles the army turned to the right, intending to keep between the heads of the waters which run into Wac­ camaw on the right and Rock Fish and Cape Fear on the left. The order of march was, Major Graham with the dragoons and one troop of mounted infantry in front and next General Rutherford and his infantry, then the baggage train. In the rear Colonel Smith's mounted infantry. The roads were bad and the line of march was much extended. At about this time _Captain Graham received his commission as Major. Oct. 15, On October 15th General Rutherford had a light engage­ 1781 ment with the Tories and from prisoners learned that 600 Tories lay in the Raft Marsh. In order to drive them out, he had his men advance in line, five feet apart and thoroughly beat up the swamp. However, the Tories made no stand, but fled. He also had several skirmishes. Oct. 20, The army continued to move slowly down the Raft Swamp 1781 from thence to Brown Marsh and encamped several days near that place. This was where General Butler had a battle vvith the British and Tories some weeks before. When Governor Burke was captured by the Tories at Hills­ boro, Alexander Martin, who was Speaker of the Senate at the time, took over the duties of Governor of North Carolina, which was in pursuance of the Constitution in such cases. The new Governor assembled a life-guard of twenty four cavalry, and had them escort him to General Rutherford's camp. ((There on the next day he issued a very flattering address to the army, in which he noticed the officers, advising perseverance, as agree­ ably to the news ·received from different quarters, the enemy would shortly be cooped up in the seaport towns." tCWithin a day or two after the preceding events, General Rutherford divided his force: the legionary corps, commanded by Colonel Robert Smith, consisting of about one hundred dragoons and two hundred mounted infantry, he considered sufficient to keep the Tories in awe, and cut off supplies going [ 48) to the British on the southwest side of Cape Fear River. With this main force, and only one troop of infantry, he marched over Cape Fear at Waddell' s Ferry, intending to invest Wilmington on the north side, if practicable; at any rate to cut off the enemy's supplies from the country and keep under the disaf­ fected. In pursuance of this plan, the army marched from Brown Marsh on the 23rd of October, about noon. The orders to Colonel Smith were to march in the night, and to proceed on until opposite Wilmington.'' The next day at dusk in the evening, Colonel Smith took Oct. 24, 1781 two Tories direct from that place, who gave intelligence that when they set out. the British were drawn up an~ boats were preparing to transport them over the river, to march in the night and attack General Rutherford who was known to be encamped at Brown Marsh, as they had done General Butler with some success a few weeks before. Their reports separately corresponded in such a manner that they were believed to be correct. A council of officers was called, and it was decided notwithstanding, to pursue the general order, and continue the march in the night. Though the men had sufficient confidence in themselves, and held the Tories in contempt, and would run any risk against them, yet all knew the British regulars were a foe to be respected and a new order of march was directed by General Rutherford. A larger force was placed under com­ mand of Major Graham, with orders to march two or three hun~red yards in front of the main body; and a select party of twelve dragoons was placed fifty yards in front of them, with orders, on meeting any part of the enemy, except in swamp or unfavorable ground, to charge them, regardless of number. If Tories, there was no doubt they would fly; if ascertained to be British, Colonel Smith would, at favorable places, plant sup­ porting parties, until day light and a retreat could easily be effected without loss. Two confidential troopers with the ad­ vance examined the margin of all swamps and suspected places before the troops were allowed to approach them. Hence the march was slow. It was thought best for Major Graham to push [ 49] on with his force, and leave General Rutherford with the main body of the army. At nine o'clock another man was taken direct from Wilmington. His account corresponded with the former. He had seen troops in a boat. The march was con­ tinued, in constant expectation of meeting the British on their way to attack General Ruther£ ord. They still continued until day light, when some Tories were met and captured. The ad­ vance guards still marched on to within two miles of Wilming­ ton, where several skirmishes were had, and when the firing became too fierce many of the Tories plunged into the salt marshes and escaped. None of the Whigs were injured; only a few of the enemy were killed or captured. By this time the General had reached the Great Bridges, over the northwest branch of Cape Fear River, ten or twelve miles north of Wilmington. There they found a detachment of the British seeking shelter from the buildings. The dragoons charged at full speed. The enemy fled in all directions as they were pressed by the cavalry. Most of them turned to the left in a salt marsh. Here, as at Raft Swamp, many of them got but one slight cut with the sabre, quit their horses and escaped. On the part of the Whigs, neither man nor horse was hurt. After collecting the arms, horses and other spoils of the enemy's camp, the command moved on to the main force. Colonel Smith, who had been sent to reconnoitre, and seeing no farther advantage to be obtained without too great a risk, ordered a march back the same route by which he came, until above Livingston Creek, where he kept guards on the routes to Wilmington, both by land and water. "On return march of the cavalry, Dr. Nelson, said to be eminent in his profession, and an eccentric character, remarked to the commanding officer: CI find it is not worth while having a doctor where you fight. They have nothing to do and might as well go home.' He did leave, though it had been thought at the time, nothing more than a compliment. There were other skirmishes. General Rutherford was informed by a deserter, that since the town had been hemmed in, the enemy had dis- [ 50) patched several barges and some troops-British and Tories, down the river. As was supposed to Fort Johnson, Lockwood's Folly or Shallot River, for the purpose of getting supplies, of which the action of the troops had deprived them through the usual channels. At this information, General Ruther£ ord or­ dered Col. Smith to send detachment around in that direc­ tion to prevent this, if possible, or route such parties of Tories as might be found embodied. On the whole ninety men took the road down the river and captured a few Tories, and con­ tinued some days searching for others.'' Two days later, Lieutenant-Colonel Lee of the U.S. Legion arrived at General Rutherford's camp from the American head­ quarters at Yorktown, in Virginia. He brought intelligence that Lord Cornwallis and the British army were captured on October 19th. On receiving this glorious news, General Ruther­ £ord and his men were so enthused that the General had his army drawn up, and a salute of happiness and gratitude was fired for the American cause. The firing was so continuous and heavy it was heard for miles, and officers who were not in camp at the time, thought there must be a battle. Next day, Col. Lee moved south to join General Greene. In the evening of the same day, several gentlemen came from Wilmington and informed General Ruther£ord the British were vacating that place. The fallowing morning he marched his army nearer the city, and found the whole of the British army was embarking, and the vessels were moving down the river. The wind rising, they soon sailed out of sight. General Rutherford moved directly to the city and took up his headquarters at the home of Mr. Hill, who had been an active Whig, and had suffered more by the enemy than any other person in town. Guards were placed, an officer of police appointed, and to such of the inhabitants as applied, officers or respectable privates were sent to quarter with them as safe­ guards. By the second day it was reported that the enemy had left the coast, and all was tranquillity and peace. Public stores left by the enemy were confiscated. The wagons which hauled [ 51) for General Rutherford's troops were loaded with salt left by the British. When the army returned h~me, as they arrived at the place of being mustered out of service, it was distributed one bushel of salt to each man, which afforded a seasonable supply of that scarce article. This was of more real value to the men than the auditor's certificate they received some time aft­ erward. The following orders are the last the writer has found is­ sued on this campaign. To Major Joseph Graham: Sir :-You are hereby authorized and directed to take com­ mand of the dragoons and mounted infantry of Col. Smith's corps who were on the leftward of Northwest River. You are then to join Col. Leonard and take such a route as will tend to most effectively disperse and finally subdue such Tories and disaffected people as continue embodied in the settlements bor­ dering on this State and ad joining to South Carolina. You are to continue in this service as long as may appear to you neces­ sary for accomplishing this purpose. Then to march your com­ mand home, not suffering them to disperse until you may have crossed the Great Pee Dee; then regularly discharge your troops. (Signed) Griffith Rutherford, B.G.M. Wilmington, Nov. 10, 1781

Armistice was signed with Great Britain Dec. 1782 and with France Jan. 20, 1783. Griffith Ruther£ord was elected Commissioner of Confiscat­ May 13, ed Property for District of Salisbury. Elected member of Coun­ 1782 cil of State the same day.

[ 52] 7 THIRD AND LAST CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE CHEROKEES

URING THE SUMMER of 1782 the Cherokees had 1782 D grown bolder, and were again committing many depre­ dations and massacres on the white population. General Ruth­ erford proceeded to call out the militia, and marched to the Swannanoa river, where he met General Charles McDowell with his troops. They went to the Indian Nation nearly on the trail of General Rutherford's march in 1776 but proceeded deeper than his army had previously halted. General Ruther­ ford was skilled in Indian warfare and knew the advantages of swift and sudden movement, and the disadvantages of al­ lowing the Indian enemies an opportunity of harassing his army in coves of the mountains while on the march. His men were well armed and equipped, and every precaution was ta~en to proceed with dispatch and secrecy. While the other expeditions quieted the Indians for a time, this one seems to have put an end to any concerted hostilities against the Whites. The men Oct., were back home and dismissed from service early in October. 1782 Though engaged in no general campaign much of the time, Griffith Rutherford exhibited great skill in directing the military forces and outmaneuvering the enemy. His idea seems to have been to subdue the people without destruction. He constantly tried to inform the enemy of the colonists of his large force and at times they magnified his strength. He had men constantly scouring the country who acted as spies in addition to keeping down uprisings. [ 53] General Rutherford conscientiously had one or more doc­ tors in his command for the protection of his men. Also a chaplain. Archives in War Memorial Building in Raleigh show many references to Griffith Ruther£ ord. During '79 while Lincoln and Ruther£ord were fighting the battles of their country they were honored by having a county named for them. Rutherfordtown ( later Ruther£ ordton) was also named for Rutherford by an act of the Assembly. After he moved to Tennessee a county there was given his name.

1782 To relieve to some extent the hardships of the soldiers, much land was allotted to them by the State. Six hundred and forty acres to each soldier; to the officers much more. There was some discussion as to just how much should be allowed those who had helped politically. A commission was ap­ pointed. "This is the report of your Commission-that they be allowed each two thousand acres of land as promised them for their services by his Brittanie Majesty by Proclamation, and that they receive grants for the aforesaid quantities adjacent to the lands reserved for the officers, and soldiers of the Continental Army, and that the same mode for obtaining titles for the same be observed as printed out for the Continental Army to obtain title to their lands. All of which is submitted. Griffith Rutherford, Chairman." (State records Vol. 19, Page 228.) Apr. 18, 1783 In Senate it was voted that General Rutherford, Mr. Coor and Mr. John Johnson be Committee of Privileges and Elections. See Henry Rutherford's account of running the dividing line . between the military lands assigned for Continental services. Of the men as early as 1776 Wheeler writes: ccWhen read­ ing the resolves of the Provincial Congress, the Provincial Councils, the District Committee of Safety, the addresses which they published to the country, the purity of the language, the simplicity and beauty of style, the cogency of argument, are so remarkable, that they can not be surpassed by the most pol­ ished productions of the present age. Even the chirography of [ 54] the men of 177 6 as exhibited in the journals, letters and other papers will bear a fair comparison with those of this day, and perhaps surpass them in ease and plainness." The first Commission in 1783 laid off where Columbia Tennessee now stands, a tract of 25,000 acres of land for Na­ thaniel Greene for his services in the Revolutionary War. ''On motion it was ordered that General Rutherford, Mr. Apr. 19, Battle and Mr. John Johnson and three others on part of the 1783 House be commissioned to prepare and bring in such bills of a general and public nature as are necessary to be passed into laws by the present Assembly. Many bills came under this head. Bill for allowing salary of Governor, Secretary and other May 5, officers of the State. Amount filled in for Governor's salary 1783 was £800. Those voting in favor were Griffith Rutherford, John Johnson and others. Bill passed. General Rutherford, agreeable to order presented bill for May 7, appointing commissioners to take into· their possession sundry 1783 articles of public property, and to secure them from embezzle­ ment and further waste. May 10, 1783 a bill for relief of Officers and Soldiers of the May 10, Continental Army and for other purposes. Offered by Griffith 1783 Rutherford. ccResolved that the thanks of the General Assembly to the May 13, Honourable the Speakers to the Honourable Hugh Williamson 1783 and William Blount, Esquires, for their having so timely and fully expressed the sense of the Citizens of the State in the address presented to His Excellency the Chevalier Dela Lu­ querne, Minister of France, on the auspicious birth of the Dauphin. Above paper prepared by General Rutherford and Mr. Coor." (Colonial Records.)

[ 55] a MUSCLE SHOALS

END OF THE TENNESSEE afterward called Muscle B Shoals. Gov. William Blount wrote to Gov. Joseph Mar- tin from Hillsborough Oct. 26, 1783. Oct. 26, In part:-"I am told a dispute has arisen between the states 1783 of Georgia and South Carolina by the latter claiming a right to the back lands as far west as the Mississippi. Now if South Carolina has any back lands, the Bend of Tennessee must be a part of it. This dispute between the two states will, in my opinion, be very favorable to our obtaining the Georgia or South Carolina title, and either will answer our purpose equally well, for we shall surely settle the country before the dispute can be determined, and in order to procure a tide from one or both States, I will certainly attend their next Assembly and have not the least doubt that I shall succeed. "General Rutherford has agreed to become a joint adven­ turer with us in the purchase, and I have this day given him an instrument of writing interesting him as much as either of the original adventurers. It was good policy to do so, and General Caswell advised it to be done. He has a large following, and I hope it will be agreeable to you and Colonel Davidson. I am glad to find that Colonel Sevier has also joined the company. "It seems every person I have seen envies us and wishes to own a part of the Bend of the Tennessee." (Draper MSS State Historical Society of Wisconsin at Madison.) ( A. P. Whitaker has written a full discussion of the sub­ ject, which can be found in the Nashville library.) [ 56] One of the early Moravian preachers, in his diary spells this "Mushelac Sholes." On Feb. 9th, Petition of Gov. Blount, Richard Caswell, Feb. 9, 1784 Griffith Rutherford, John Sevier and others from North Caro­ lina, were presented to the Assembly of Georgia. A bill was passed for the laying out of this land. (State Records of Georgia.) CCA long list of enemies of State was given General Ruther­ June 8, ford, but among them he named only four as traitors." The 1784 people whose activities had been suspicious were compelled to take the oath of allegiance which he helped to write. Oath of Allegiance to the American Colonists. "I, William Franklin, do freely and solemnly swear on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, that I will not take up arms against the friends of American Liberty; nor will I directly or indirectly, aid or assist, comfort or encourage any person op­ posing in any manner the measures pursued by the Americans in defense of their liberty.'' Griffith Rutherford was member of the legislature that di­ June 15, rected the removal of the college from Charlotte to Salisbury 1784 in 1784. This was the first college erected in North Carolina. He was ever interested in educational facilities for the people. ''House met. General Rutherford and Mr. Lightfoot were Nov. 25, added to the Committee of Elections and Privileges." Same 1785 day House received from Senate a Bill to preclude certain foreigners thereirr mentioned from holding office of profit or trust in this state unless for meritorious service. Bill passed and General Rutherford and Mr. Gillespie were on the com­ mittee to see the bill carried out. Same meeting Generals Ruther£ ord and Harrington and Mr. Gillespie were appointed to establish a permanent militia in the state. General Rutherford presented a paper containing resigna­ Dec. 2, 1785 tion of himself, John Johnson and James Brandon as Justices of the Peace, which being read was ordered tabled. General Rutherford presented the resignation of John John- [ 57] son as Major of the Rowan Regiment of Militia which was accepted. Dec. 16, Griffith Rutherford presented bill for emitting one hundred 1785 thousand dollars currency. Bill passed. Dec. 28, House met and -''resolved that General Rutherford and 1785 James Gillespie, Esquire, be Superintendents of the Press for printing the money now to be emitted." These bills were signed by Griffith Rutherford and others. "Act passed making a law of Death to Counterfeiters without benefit of Clergy." (Page 728 Laws of North Carolina 1785.) Fred A. Olds has some of this paper money in the Raleigh Historical Society. Dec. 30, Griffith Rutherford presented a bill to prevent selling of 1785 Goods, Wares or Merchandise for hard money only, and to prevent the depreciation of paper currency, which was passed. The same day he was appointed with two others as Commissary of Stores. Also same day was put on committee with two others to examine State prisons. Dec. 27, ''The Senate proposes in order to save time, that the bill al­ 178S tering the court system be committed." To which end they appointed General Rutherford, Messrs. Stokes and Macon as Committee. Dec. 29, ''Resolved that the Assembly do --ballot for a Treasurer 178S of this State, and put in nomination Griffith Rutherford, James Gillespie and John Haywood." Haywood, a much younger man, was elected. Griffith Rutherford was also nominated for Governor but failed to carry the election. It seems he was no politician. Jan. 3, "During this first meeting of the Assembly for 86, on mo­ 1786 tion of General Rutherford and seconded by Mr. Macon: "Resolved, that the following rules of decorum be observed by the Senate during the present session of the Assembly." Then follow twenty-one rules that would include what are now called parliamentary rules. On Committee to investigate claims for back debts incurred during and pertaining to war of Revolution. There were many bills presented the House on this matter, by General Ruther- [ 58 J ford, including a bill that manners be taught in the schools. (Passed.) Divers persons became purchasers of lands in the county Nov. 27, of Rowan in consequence of sales held by General Rutherford, 1787 then Superintendent Commissioner of Confiscated Estates in Salisbury District. "House met. The petition of General Rutherford was Dec. 2, read, asking for permission to close his accounts with the State. 1788 Resolved, that General Rutherford be allowed first Monday in November next to close same."

[ 59] 9 ·TENNESSEE-- THE VOLUNTEER STATE

HE VOLUNTEERS who composed most of the army who T went through .Eastern Tennessee during 1777 to quell the Cherokees noticed the beauty of the rivers, valleys and uplands, the extensive grazing and hunting grounds; and had £elt the genial influence of the climate. The soldiers, on their return, gave glowing accounts of the adaptation of the country to all purposes of agriculture. The stories were repeated until upon the Roanoke and the Yadkin the people became familiar with the beauty and desirability of the region. A flood of emigration followed. They kept up their vigilance against the Indians and, in addition, the authorities maintained three hundred men un­ der command of Col. Evan Shelby and Major Anthony Bledsoe to guard the frontiers. The settlements grew and soon called themselves the State of Franklin. Feeling between this new settlement and North Carolina became bitter and a conflict seemed inevitable. Measures were adopted by both sides to allay agitation and restore quiet. Judge David Campbell wrote to Gov. Caswell when the Governor wanted the new state to revert to North Carolina and said in part:-"The people here dread the idea of a reversion. They say if North Carolina was in earnest about granting their separation why not permit them to go on as they have begun. They made offers by their agents which they think ( 60) ~ .~ ✓~ ,J( ·. !, (•

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Co1111nission to General Rtttherford front General Washington were favorable to your country, but they were rejected with contempt. I mean the bill offered by General Ruther£ ord to your Assembly in behalf of this people." The state of Franklin was short lived, but from this be­ ginning the territory of Tennessee became a state in 1798. Gov. Blount, in a letter to Gen. James Robertson dated May May 7, 1792 7, 1792, says, "General Rutherford and W. F. Lewis will leave in September with thirty wagons, so they write me. The Gen­ eral has actually exchanged all his lands in North Carolina for lands on the Cumberland." ( American Historical Magazine.) Ten men were nominated for the Legislative Council of Oct. 19, 1793 Tennessee by the people. A list of these names was sent by Gov. Blount to President Washington who selected five. They were Griffith Rutherford, James Winchester, Stockley Donald­ son, Parmenas Taylor and John Sevier. (rr/ ohn Sevier'' by Karl Driver.) The Commission of Griffith Rutherford signed by George Washington is still treasured by the descendants of his son, John Rutherford.

COPY OF COMMISSION George Washington, President of the United States of America. To all who shall see these presents, Greetings: Know Ye, that in pursuance of the act entitled an act for the Government of the Territory of the United States south of the river Ohio, and of the ordinance for the Government of the Territory of the United States northwest of the river Ohio, and reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity and abili­ ties of Griffith Rutherford, I do appoint him a member of the Legislative Council for the Government of the territory of the United States south of the river Ohio. To have and to hold the said office according to law. He, the said Griffith Rutherford, having been thereto first duly nominated. In Testimony Whereof, I have caused these letters to be ( 61] made patent, and the seal of the United States to be hereunto attached. Given under my hand at the City of Philadelphia, the thir­ teenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the eighteenth. (~EAL) G. Washington.

Griffith Ruther£ ord was unanimously elected by the other members to be President of the Council. ( Colonial Records.) Aug. 25, First session of the territorial legislature convened Aug. 25, 1794 1794. The legislature remained in session until September 30th. Many useful and humane laws were enacted. Among others of interest were: Rules for decorum to be observed by its members; Rules regulating the intercourse of the two houses. It will be remembered that Griffith Rutherford presented a bill to the North Carolina governing body to regulate the de­ corum of its members; also a bill that manners be taught in the schools. Both passed. The business of the session being finished it was unani­ mously resolved that the thanks of the House be given to the Honorable Griffith Rutherford for his attention and able service as President of the Legislative Council. A note of commendation was received from Gov. Blount in which he said, "the laws which have been passed are essential to the promotion of the public happiness and no law of im­ portance at this time has been omitted." (Signed) Wm. Blount.

At the first council meeting John White, who afterward married Jane Rutherford Cathey, offered a bill to establish a University at Greeneville. Passed. Later a college was estab­ lished there, and is still very beneficial to that section of the country. ccResol ved, that the Honorable President sign the Journal ( 62) of the Council as the proceedings thereof, and that the clerk attest the same.'' This was signed, Grif:fith Rutherford, P.L.C. George Roulston, C.L.D. (/01,rnal of the Legislative Council printed by George Roulston.) The Knoxville Gazette congratulated the country on re­ ceiving such an able man in their midst as General Ruther£ ord who had been prominent in North Carolina. "The instincts, the sagacity and discernment of the constitu­ ents had not been at fault in the selection of their public servants. Perhaps no other deliberative body was ever more distinguished for identity and familiarity with the interests and the wishes of those for whom they acted. None could have surpassed them in honesty, promptness, zeal and wisdom gained from past experiences." (Ramsay's Annals of Tennessee.) Thomas Jefferson pronounced it "the least imperfect and most republican system of any government that had been adopt­ ed by any of the American States." (History of Tenn., Garret & Goodpastt,re, Page 124.) The Legislative Council and House of Representatives sent Sept. 18, 1794 a message to Congress of the United States, telling them the Creeks and Cherokees had not ceased to kill their citizens or plunder and destroy their property, and asked for punishment of these Indians. It is an elaborate document and includes the names of those who had been killed. This was signed by Griffith Rutherford, P.L.C. (/ournal of Legislative Council.)

[ 63] 10 GRIFFITH RUTHERFORD PERSONAL

"Look unto the rock whence ye were hewn," Isaiah 51-1.

RIFFITH RUTHERFORD (b. 1721-d. Aug. 10, 180.5) G was born in Ireland, the only child of John Rutherford who had gone to Ireland from Scotland with his uncle Samuel. Samuel had been exiled on account of writings offensive to the Episcopal bishops. There John married a Miss Griffith, the daughter of a prominent Welsh family, then political ~xiles. The couple embarked for America with their infant son, whom they named Griffith. Both parents died at sea, and the child was taken to relatives of the same name, in New Jersey (See Henry Rutherford).· There Griffith was educated and became a surveyor. Soon after maturity he went to Halifax Co., N.C. to be with Robert Wheatley, a relative, and father of Col. Robert Wheatley, who later became prominent in North Caro­ lina and Tennessee. Many historians claim that John went with his uncle to Ireland; others say that the latter never left Scotland. All records give John as having sailed from Ireland for America, and being lost at sea. Griffith Rutherford accompanied -- Foster, King's agent under the Earl of Granville, to North Carolina. They rode horseback along with the Gheens, Kincaids, Lawrences, Berk­ leys and others, most of whom later became prominent in their new home. He stopped for awhile with the Wheatley family in [ 64] Halifax county where Rutherford was appointed King's sur­ veyor, and was sent to Rowan county by the Earl of Granville, who had large grants of land, both in New Jersey and North Carolina. He went with Innis and Corbin, who also represented the Crown through Earl of Granville. In Rowan county Griffith Rutherford worked with John Frohawk who lived near Salis­ bury, and was a man of property and influence. (Taken from "Barr Pamphlet" and furnished by Col. Eugene Bean of Salis­ bury, N. C.) By this time Salisbury had become a prosperous center and a place of considerable culture. Many were graduates of Prince­ ton, and other colleges. Andrew Jackson studied law at Salis­ bury. (Patton's life of fackson.) Owing to the physical beauty of Rowan county, many Grif­ fiths lived in that section according to the tombstones in "Third Creek Church" grave yard, and other nearby cemeteries, also court records. Some of these must h~ve been related to young Rutherford, through his mother. Griffith Rutherford's name appears on public records of Rowan county in 1753 as having bought two tracts of land con­ taining nine hundred and sixty acres from James Lynn. These traas were at the south fork of Grants creek on the Yadkin river, seven miles from Salisbury, adjoining the home of James Graham. The Lockes, Catheys, and McCorkles lived near by. These witnessed one another's papers, wills, etc., and became life long friends. Later the community was known as the Locke settlement. "During the year 1754 Griffith Rutherford was married to Elizabeth E. Graham, daughter of James Graham who was one of the early settlers of that frontier country. He came from Ire­ land to North Carolina-was born 1714." Here these two established their home, and their ten children were born. Ruther£ ord seems to have been quite interested in buying and selling lands. On the records of Salisbury are found eight­ een deeds from Griffith Rutherford and wife Elizabeth E. Ruth­ erford to various persons, dated July 18 or 19, 1758. The last [ 65] was June 14, 1792. There are four grants and ten deeds from the state to him. In a will made by Robert Wood, Griffith 1763 Rutherford is mentioned as one of the devisees, a recipient less of intrinsic value, than of friendship. He became a prosperous farmer. A flour mill on his plan­ tation added some income and much convenience for himself and neighbors. The first Federal census taken 1790, of Rowan Co. t•Griffith Rutherford-Free white males including head of family-four. Free white males under sixteen-one. Free white females in­ cluding head of family-three. Slaves eight." After journeying to Tennessee, the records show he had holding~ in Sumner, Maury, Davidson, Wilson, Williamson and later Dyer counties. General Rutherford's home in Tennessee is thought to have been in that part of Sumner Co. from which Wilson Co. afterwards was formed. Near Lagardo, Tenn. "General Rutherford was somewhat undersized, about 5 ft. 8 inches, but heavily and compactly formed, ·would weigh about 180 pounds, thin visaged. When he had formed an opinion he was not easily driven from it. Was of a pleasant and social turn." (From L. C. Draper's papers.) In Moravian records:-"He was an affable man, and showed a friendly spirit toward us." Also in University of Pa. archives, Moravian papers: " ... he has red hair, and is an ac­ tive, pleasant man, and honest in his dealings." The latter is still in the original German. "A man of strong character, reso­ lute and determined, and of unusual capacity and sterling worth, he early attained a position of prominence." (S. A. Ashe in N. C. Booklet, Dec. 1904.) The above descriptions are the nearest we have to a por­ trait of this remarkable man, who did so much to build up his adopted country and establish the freed om of America. HOn June 2, 1791, during General Washington's memor­ able visit to the south, Governor Alexander Martin, William [ 66] Blount, General Ruther£ ord and others gave a dinner in his honor at Guilford court house. Among General Washington's gracious acts was to present Gen. Ruther£ ord with a silver snuff box containing his own favorite brand . of snuff, as a token of friendship." ( Col. Fred A. Olds of Historical Society at Raleigh, N. C.) This is still highly cherished by the de­ scendants. Griffith Rutherford was a wise master builder of a nation, a sagacious and skilled warrior, a law giver, a Christian, a good father, a devoted husband, and a man who revered his con­ science next to his God.

GRIFFITH RUTHERFORD'S CHURCH AFFILIATIONS Thro11gho111 all his years he wore­ "Jhe white flower of " blameless life."

Griffith Rutherford was a vestryman in St. Luke's Epis­ copal Church. This Parish church was established 1765 in Rowan county, N. C. That Mathew Locke and others were not satisfied was apparent in a long letter from the pastor to Gov. Tryon dated May 29, 1770, which had much to say about the difficulty of making headway without the full co­ operation of these and other prominent men. Griffith Rutherford objected to the strong hand under which the Church of England held the people. It was despotic and tried to. control the people in many ways-among them, forbidding dissenting ministers to perform the marriage cere­ mony. They made such enormous charges that there was a great outcry. The minister's fee alone was £15 which was a large sum in those days. This was in addition to the heavy taxes the churches were forced to send to England. One outgrowth of this was that pastors of other churches on three successive Lord's Days announced from the pulpit, names of couples, who desired to be joined in the holy bonds of matrimony. This was considered honorable marriage. Griffith Ruther£ ord, Mathew [ 67] Locke, and others were so incensed that they joined the Presby­ terians. Later the rigor of the law was relaxed to some extent. When Griffith Ruther£ ord was elected a Representative from Rowan County, January 1, 1771, one of the first bills presented by this new member was to permit any qualified minister to per£ orm the rites of matrimony . . After the Rutherford family moved to Tennessee the old Shiloh church of the Presbyterian faith was organized in 1793. Original books show Griffith Rutherford and Mrs. Rutherford were charter members. These names were written by the Gen­ eral himself and are still perfectly legible, though, of course, the ink has faded and the pages have yellowed with age. Shiloh church, which stood on Hartsville pike east of Gallatin, Tennessee, has been moved a few miles away. General Ruther­ ford later joined a congregation near Lagardo which was in Wilson county only three miles from his home. He was a reg­ ular attendant. The day before his death he rode this distance to meeting. It is supposed that he was buried there though no one knows exactly where the grave can be found. The D.A.R. members have searched for it desiring to put a monume~t to the memory of this patriotic man who did much valiant work both in North Carolina and Tennessee for the upbuilding of his country. Mrs. Ruther£ord was buried in this churchyard. It was the custom in the early days for the members of the congre­ gation to find .their last resting place in the yard surrounding the churches of which they were members. "They put no marker, they raised no stone. They left him there in his glory."

WILL OF GRIFFITH RUTHERFORD In the Name of God: I, Griffith Ruther£ ord of the County of Rowan, and the State of North Carolina, being mindful of death and knowing that death is certain, being of sound mem­ ory and of good health, Do make and ordain this my last will and testament on this twenty fourth day of July one thousand ( 68] seven hundred and ninety two. First I give my soul to God, believing at the general resurrection that my soul and body will unite in praising God and the Lamb. Second, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Ruther£ord, during her life or widowhood my negroes Phill, Garth & Silla-Also all the household furniture, one of my horse creatures which she may pick and her side saddle, and if she should marry I will that she h~ve Silla during her life but not any increase if any should be. I also will that at my wife's decease the negroes and all other property be equally divided between my two sons John, and Griffith W. Rutherford-Also I give to my son John Rutherford the half of all my lands that lye on the west­ ern waters, he making a title to my son Griffith W. Rutherford for the other half of a tract that is on the Forked Deer River containing five thousand acres-Also I give him a bay Gilding Colt & his horse and also a saddle, one bridle-Also I give him my negro girl named Phillis-:--Also one fourth part of what movable property may be, excepting such things as are in this will mentioned or otherwise disposed of. Also I give to my son Griffith Weakly Rutherford the one half of all my land that lye on the western waters-Also I give my negro girl named Lilla, also my negro boy named Solomon-Also if any increase should be from negro Silla that is to be his. I give him the said Griffith a sand stud colt Collin his colt also a Saddle and Bridle-Also the one fourth part of what movable property may be, excepting such things as are in this my last will men­ tioned. I give to my Daughter Elizabeth her mare and saddle, her bed and furniture, a Negro Girl named Hannah-Also fifty pounds worth of my estate to be valued by man, of such prop­ erty as she may want and the other heirs can spare, that if she should not marry she shall be maintained by an equal share of the estate but if she marry's she shall have only as mentioned and no other share and then my estate to be divided into three shares ( that is the movables) and the whole of my estate at my wife's death to be the property of my two sons. I do constitute [ 69] and appoint John Johnson Adtnr., Henry Rutherford, Robert Weakly and Robert King, or any two of them to be my execu­ tors of this my last will and testament to take care that the same may be performed according to the true intent and mean­ ing thereof. In witness whereof I the said Griffith Rutherford have set my hand and seal the day and year above written. GRIFFITH RUTHERFORD. Then on to certify that I the above subscribed have written the whole of this my will and there is no evidence, and my request is the same be admitten of record. GRIFFITH RUTHERFORD.

[ 70) 11 ELIZABETH GRAHAM RUTHERFORD

Of"{EN IN THE EARLY days had so little public men­ W tion, we have to judge Elizabeth Graham by inference. She must have had some of the social graces although reared in the wilderness, and made sincere friends. This is indicated by the following letter:

Halifax, March 12th, 1782. 1782 HLieutenant Andrew Armstrong to General Rutherford- Dear Sir:- Enclosed you have a copy of part of Mr. Mallatt' s letter to Gov. Burke. Should you think it would be of any service to Mrs. Rutherford to know, you may communicate it, but I re­ quest that you may do it in such a way that my agency may not be detected. I am not clear, but my conduct in this might be censurable, notwithstanding I have entirely obtained the approbation of my own mind, Pray why does not Mr. Mallatt, who seems to be so perfectly versed in Resolves of Congress and Acts of Assembly, consider that his present situation, according to these very Resolves of Congress and Acts of Assembly, is not much better calculated, either for claiming or holding property than the latter situation of Major Rutherford to which he refers. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Tulloch purpose being in Hillsborough at the Assembly. I [ 71] have only to inform you that they paid very great attention to Mrs. Ruther£ ord when she was here. . . . I am, Dear Sir, With my compliments to your good Family, With Sincere Regard, Your very Humble Servt, AND ARMSTRONG." (Letter book of Officers of N. C. Vol. 16, Page 536.) Harrowing must have been the times when Mrs. Ruther­ ford's husband was away defending the country. She must have been in constant fear that he would be killed or wounded. Raids from the British might be expected, and at one time they did occupy the home for many days. Afterward General Rutherford wrote, "They took everything I had, even my ban­ dannas." Massacre for herself and little children was a constant danger. Then her eldest son, Major James Rutherford, was killed at the battle of Eutaw-what grief! The third son, John, was injured during the war, receiving wounds from which he never recovered. Original records in the office of Secretary of State, Raleigh, N. C., show Mrs. Rutherford received officers pay from the state while the General was in prison. During this time, fearing her husband had been killed, she changed the name of her youngest son, Robert Weakley, to that of his father, thereby indicating love and pride and wanting to perpetuate the name of Griffith Rutherford. Each generation since has continued the name in several branches of the family, always revering it with much affection and re­ spect. During the night of August 10th, 1805, Mrs. Rutherford was wakened by hearing her husband, lying by her side, mak­ ing a peculiar noise; and, before a light could be made, his life had passed-a frightful experience for a wife who had been devoted so many years. · She lived only a few years of widow­ hood, when it was found that she too, had died unexpectedly in her sleep. See Henry Rutherford. ( 72) Reason contents me

Graham Coat of Arms

THE CLAN OF GRAHAM

ttWhat they did never blinded them to the meaning of what they were doing."

EW FAMILIES," says Sir Water Scott, cccan boast of Fmore historical renown than that of Graham. So much obscurity and fable involve the origin thereof, that even Sir Robert Douglas repeats the old story, that the Grahams are descended from a famous warrior who breached the Roman wall in 420, and won it the name of Graham Dyke in the time of Fergus II. He was a progenitor of a noble family of Scot­ land, who when surnames came into use took the name of this famous ancestor." William Graham is one of the witnesses of David I, Holy­ rood Charter, circa 1143-47. The first authentic appearance of the name occurred when he obtained the lands of Abercorn and Dalkeith. His grandson, and representative, David Gra­ ham, obtained from William the Lion before 1214 certain lands near Montrose. David's son, of the same name, acquired under the succeeding monarch, by exchange of land belonging to him in Galloway, from Patrick, Earl of Dunbar, the lands of Dundaff and Strathearn; and from the Earl of Lennox those of Strathearn and Mugdock. He was one of the guarantees of a treaty with Henry III in 1244. His son, Sir David of Dundaff, married a daughter of the Earl of Strathearn, by whom he had three sons, Sir Patrick, Sir John and Sir David. The second was Richt Hand of Wallace, in whose arms he [ 73) died of his wounds after the battle of Falkirk. He assisted Sir William Wallace so manfully he was said to be next to Wallace the ((most valiant of the Scots." Sir Patrick had previ­ ously fallen at Dunbar and, when dying, gave his sword to his son, making him swear upon the blade that while he lived he would fight for Scotland. That sword is now in the hands of the Duke of Montrose. His grandson and representative, Sir David, in a royal charter, witnessed by him in 1360, is old Montrose. In that year his son Patrick, with many men of rank, appeared on the forth, near Stirling, to adjust a bloody feud between the Drummonds and Menteiths. His eldest son by a second mar­ riage, Sir Patrick· Graham of Elieston, was ancestor of the Earls of Menteith of the name of Graham. His son, Sir William, Dominus de Graham et Kincardine_, obtained from Robert, Duke of Albany, a charter containing an entail of old Montrose. The lands of this Earl of Montrose were erected into a free Barony and Earldom, which formerly belonged to his progenitors by the gift of King James IV, and is to be seen in the Charterlary of Dumferling and in the Earl of Haddingtown collection in the Lawyer's Library of London. Patrick, his grandson, was one of the Lords of Regency after the murder of James I, and was created Lord Graham by James II, about 1445. The third Lord was created Earl of Montrose by James IV in 1504, and fell by the side of the latter at Flodden. His great grandson, John, third Earl, (whose father, Lord Graham, had fallen at Pinkie) was Lord High Chancellor, and in 1598 Lord High Treasurer of the Kingdom. James, fifth Earl, and first Marquis of Montrose, born in 1612, by the splendor of his valor in the Royal cause, was called "The (:ireat Montrose." He was the King's high com­ missioner and Lieutenant General of Scotland. He perished on the scaffold in 1650; but for the memory of his services to [ 74) the Crown, James, four th Marquis of Montrose, was raised to the Dukedom by Queen Anne in 1707. Eighteen landed gentlemen, all with surname of Graham, officiated at the state funeral of the Great Marquis at Edin­ burgh in 1661. The immediate ancestor of the Claverhouse Grahams was Sir William of Kincardine who lived in the time of Robert III. David, brother of the first Viscount of Dundee, followed King James to France and died in 1700. The Grahams of Barco and Gartmore, were made Baronets respectively in 1625 and 1665. The Border Graemes, who chiefly inhabited the Debatable Land, claimed their descent from them. James, the first Duke, died in 1742, and was succeeded by his son William, the second Duke, great-grandfather of Doug­ las, fifth and present Duke of Montrose. Since the twelfth century· the succession in this family has been from father to son, the chief-ship never going further astray than a brother succeeding a brother, or a grandson his grandfather; and since the sixteenth century all the heads of the family ( except the present) married the daughters of peers. William Graham was banished from Scotland about 1516 for political reasons, and was the first of the name to make England his home. The Graham family has furnished some of the best known characters in Scottish annals, and has supplied legends upon which many poems of Scott, Burns and Kipling are based. King Wallace of Scotland, King James I of England, and the mother of Queen Elizabeth, were of one branch of the Graeme family. The name being spelled Graeme, Grahame or Graham, sometimes all three of these were in the same document. The family has been prominent from early days and ex­ tremely helpful in building up Scotland, England, and in some instances, Ireland. ( All the above from Scottish Clans and their Tartans by Sir Walter Scott.-Scribner) ( 75) Robert Burns wrote several poems to Robert Graham, Esq., of Fintry. A few lines have been taken from one he composed on receiving a favor. Friend of my life! my ardent spirit burns, And all the tribute of my heart returns, For Boons recorded, goodness ever new, The gift still dearer, as the giver you. Several .instances have been found where the Graham and Rutherford families intermarried in Scotland. The showing of one will suffice. "Catherine Graham, spouse in life of James Rutherford of Broadheadfold rent 100 merks and various loads of coal, peat and pastury out of her contract of marriage, of those lands lying in Dunning, 3rd April 1706." When America offered itself as a land of promise, they were among the first of those brave and courageous spirits to adopt it as their country. Heitman, in his rrofficers of the Continental Army" gives names of numerous Grahams, from most of the original states, who were military officers of the Revolutionary war. ( April 1775 to Dec. 1783. Published 1914.) James Graham, one of the earliest settlers of the wild frontier country of North Carolina, was descended from these noble men of Scotland. Draper collection of Manuscripts-Preston papers-military receipts Volume VI: "Received of Wm. Preston twenty shill­ ings in full for 20 days pay as soldier in his company before Dec. 1757. (Signed) James Graham." 1761 In a list of Capt. Graham's tax returns is the name of "James Graham, 643 acres, one white and three colored serv­ ants." 1764 "May Term Rowan Superior Court. Cases appointed for trial. William Nasury vs. James Graham-Not guilty. Plain­ tiff paid Court costs."

1769 Execution delivered by James Graham, Sheriff, as follows: "North Carolina, Salisbury District. George the third by the [ 76] Grace of God, King of Great Britain, Franee and Ireland, King, Defender of the faith, etc.-To the Sheriff of Rowan County, Greetings: We command that you summons etc." (The three above in Salisbury Court House in MSS.) Archives of County Court in Salisbury contain a letter to the Governor, (Vol. 8, Page 79) asking that CCDoct. B. Frank­ lin or some other known patriot be appointed Agent to repre­ sent the unhappy state of this Province to his Majesty and to solicit the several boards in England for help." Then follows a long list of grievances. This paper was signed by 260 names. Among them may be found John John­ son, James Gibson, John Long and James Graham. James Graham was one of the three selected Regulatqrs 1771 to arbitrate with the Loyalists and the agreement for restitution by Rowan Co:unty officials to the Regulators was signed March 1771. ccJames Graham was a brave, resolute and determined man, for it required courage of the first order to help organize and become a Regulator leader in 1770-1771." ( Ashe Vol. I Page 363.) A petition was sent to the Governor asking for a permit for Presbyterian and other ministers to perform marriage ceremo­ nies. Among the signers is the name of James Graham, Sr., and James Graham, Jr., Francis Locke and Maxwell Chambers. James Graham, Sr., on Oct. 2, 1773 (Book of Deeds, Book 8, Page 454 Salisbury) deeded land to James Graham, Jr., ccin consideration of natural love. and affection.'' This land joined that of John Graham and Griffith Rutherford on the south side of Grant's Creek. (N. C. Booklet, Dec. 1904, Page 25.) CCGrif- 1773 fith Rutherford in 1753 purchased from James Lynn two tracts of land on the south fork of Grants Creek about seven miles southwest of the little settlement of Salisbury adjoining the lands of James Graham, Sr., whose daughter he married at about that time. She was daughter of James Graham and Jean Foster and sister to James Graham, Jr." Ashe also says James Graham married Jean Foster. ( Ashe' s History of N. C., Vol. I, Page 363.) [ 77] James Graham was a member of the General Assembly for . some time. First census of North Carolina taken in 1790 shows: "James Graham of Rowan County, wife and two males under 16 years of age, and six slaves." S111npter MSS. rrservice of Sumpter Men" Vol. II. Signed by James Graham: tcln the beginning of 1781, attached to Capt. John Turner's company in Col. Lacey's right, we joined Gen'l Sumpter and marched to the Congaree fort which we besieged for some time, but were compelled to abandon the siege and marched toward Charleston. On our route we met a party of the enemy, killed and took nearly the whole of them. We then crossed the Sautee and had an engagement with the enemy. Gen'l Sumpter re­ treated. We then marched to King's tree on Black river; thence to Waxham, where we were dismissed. "In the month of March, 1781, a small party under Lieut. James Kennedy attacked a party of Tories at the plantation of old James Wylie, in the district on Rocky creek. We routed them through the old fields, then returned. Owing to superior numbers they compelled our party to leave the field, after killing one of our men, Samuel Wylie, a son of James Wylie. We killed a Tory by the name of Fair. "In May, 1781, I was present under Col. Hampton in siege and capture of Congaree fort. (Signed) "James Graham."

1114 The Committee of Safety began its sessions according to the Minutes of the 8th of Aug. 177 4. Seventeen days before the assembly of the first North Carolina Provincial Congress. The members of this Committee were chosen from all parts of this grand old county and numbered 25. Among others were George Cathey, Alex Dobbins, Francis McCorkle, Mathew Locke, James Graham, John Johnson, Wm. Sharp, Maxwell Chambers and others. (Rump/e's History of Rowan Co. Page 130.) ( 78] Letter from Col. John Stewart to Col. Wm. Fleming, Sept. 1777 12, 1777: HI received a letter from Capt. Archibald last night which I have herewith sent you. I was also addressed at the same time with a note from James Graham about sixteen miles down the river, who was yesterday attacked by a party of In- dians, that killed Walter Caldwell as he was closing the door to keep them out. Several other persons were killed at the same tune... '' - There was more to this letter about the distress of Graham and family. James Graham left no will. John and Jean Graham quali- 1785 fied and administered on the personal estate of James Graham, and filed an inventory of the same August 3rd, 1785. ( Minute Book in County Co11rt office, May 6th, 1785, Salisbury.) Children of James Graham and Jean Foster, his wife, were: I. John. III. Rebecca. V. Jane. II. Elizabeth. IV. James. Likely others. ccEndorsed in the House of Commons, April 25, 1778, Be it resolved allowing John Graham two hundred and fifty pounds for acting as Commissary to General Rutherford. That either of the Treasurers pay him the same." (Vol. XII, State Records.) John Graham signed himself Captain; this is shown in State records dated Aug. 1782. (Vol. XXII, Page 115 and other places.) Elizabeth married Griffith Rutherford. See Rutherford family. Rebecca m' d John Chambers, Feb. 7, 1775. James Cathey witnessed; also written note from James Graham, father, giving consent. (Original papers in Salisbury Court House.) James Graham, Jr., on Oct. 2, 1773, was deeded land by his father for "natural love and affection." Married Alice Cathey3 (A.C.) _ Jane Graham married James Gillespy, Jan. 9, 1765. Wit­ nesses: James Gillespy, John Graham and James Graham. (Original papers in C. C. Office, Salisbury.) ( 79] 13 DESCENDANTS OF GRIFFITH RUTHERFORD AND ELIZABETH GRAHAM

Children were all born near Salisbury, N. C.

I. Jane2 (G.R.) VII. Alfred 2 ( G.R.) II. James2 (G.R.) VIII. Newton2~(G.R.) l III. Blanche2 ( G.R.) IX. Margaret2 (G.R.) IV. Henry2 (G.R.) X. Griffith Weakley2 V. John2 (G.R.) (G.R.) VI. Elizabeth2 (G.R.)

D.A.R. records list David who m'd Edith Williamson as son of General Rutherford, but no corroborative evidence has been found by the writer. I. Jane2 (G.R.) b. 1756, Rowan Co., N.C. m'd James Cathey. Lived almost 100 years and d. Maury Co. at home of her son, Griffith RutherforcJ Cathey, established on the 6, 000-acre grant given him by his grandfather. See Cathey family. II. James2 (G.R.) b. 1758, left school when only 17 years of age to go as aide to his father, 1775, for the Snow Campaign. Likely was with General Rutherford during campaigns of 1777 and 1779. (See Battle of Ransour' s creek). He was Major at this time, and, although a young officer, did much toward winning that battle. Served under Col. Wade Hampton at the battle of Eutaw Springs, S. C., Sept. 8, 1781, where he was killed. ''The ball entered Maj. R. 's breast and passed out his back lower down, indicating he was leaning forward leading a charge. He was scarcely 23 when his career was so suddenly ended." The land grant book (Salisbury) shows he bought, in 1780, two hundred and fifty acres of land near his father. Records at Raleigh also show he received pay as Major during year 1780. [ 80] III. Blanche 2 (G.R.) third child of General Rutherford. M'd Francis Locke son of General Mathew Locke. See Locke family. IV. Henry 2 (G.R.) b. Aug. 17, 1762 d. 1847 at Key Corner, Tenn. bur. there, m'd Mary Johnston Jan. 20, 1787 in Rowan Co. Second marriage was to Judith Holland, b. July 24, 1776 in Rowan Co. cl. Apl 18, 1854. Bur. near husband at Key Corner. Was dtr. of Ben­ jamin Holland of N. C. who 1819 settled in Benton Co. Tenn. Major John Holland, her brother, surveyed the dividing line between Miss. and Tenn. for his own pleasure. ·(See sketch of Henry Rutherford.) V. John2 (G.R.) b. 1764, d. 1842 or 1843. M'd Nancy Maguire 1801. Moved to Tenn. 1792. Was in Nicko-Jack campaign in 1794. (See John Rutherford notes.) VI. Elizabeth2 (G.R.) third dtr. of General Rutherford, went with her parents to Tenn. where she is on record as buying lands from her brother John and others near Lebanon during 1819-20. M'd James Wright and settled in Smith Co. and died without issue. Elizabeth was the only dtr. mentioned in the will of General Griffith Rutherford, the others having been liberally provided for previously. VII. Alfred2 (G.R.). James R. Rutherford of Paris, Texas writes: "I am sure my father John R. had a brother Alfred of whom he was extremely fond." We notice Newton named his son John Alfred; also that Henry and Griffith Weakley had sons of same name. VIII. Newton2 (G.R.) moved to Texas where he m'd and had son John Alfred, (Likely others). l;his son was first County Court Judge of Lamar Co. Texas-Paris is county seat. M'd and had sons Newton, Franci~ and Clinton. These have died but grand children are living in Paris and vicinity. IX. Margaret2 (G.R.) ninth child of General Rutherford m'd Elijah Patton Chambers Jan. 4, 1791. Original M.S.S. at Raleigh, N. C. Wit­ nesses, Alexander Graham and Jacob Cauble. (See Chambers family.) X. Griffith Weakley2 (G.R.) tenth child b. 1775 d. Dec. 1846. M'd 1812 Elizabeth Johnson dtr. of John Johnson also from N. C. See life of Griffith Weakley Rutherford.

( 81] THE CATHEY FAMILY

"He held on at blame and /altered not at praise."

HE CA THEYS are of Scotch ancestry and first settled, T after coming to America, in Virginia. King George II granted a tract of land to John Alexander Cathey, ancestor of Alexander. The land is in Mecklenberg County, N. C., and is still owned by members of the family. The Catheys, among the first settlers of North Carolina, re­ ceived grants of land as early as 1742 and 1750. (N. C. Rec­ ords Vol. 4, Pages 963, 964, 1047, 1450.) Alexander Cathey is found in the list of taxables in Capt. Samuel Bean's company, 1755. Officers were required to col­ lect taxes for the Crown. (September term of Superior Court 1765, Andrew Allison vs. Alexander Cathey, continued.) Alexander Cathey was the Justice who presided over the first courts of Rowan County which were held in 1755. (Rum­ ples History of Rowan County.) In abstract of North Carolina Wills by Olds is this, dated 1766: HAlexander Cathey, Elizabeth (wife). Children Wil­ liam, John, James, Richard and Margaret." In Thyatira cemetery, near Salisbury, is a monument to "Alexander Cathey who died 1766, aged 59 years." His home was near Thyatira church. ( 82] Alexander Cathey and wife Elizabeth had children: I. William2 ( A.C.) IV. Richard2 ( A.C.) No record. II. John2 ( A.C.) No record. V. Margaret2 ( A.C.) No record. III. James2 ( A.C.) I. William2 ( A.C.) b. 1747 d. 1827 in Sumner Co. Tenn. Owned lands in Sumner and Williamson also Maury Counties. A copy of Land Grant given to William Cathey follows: ''State of North Carolina William Cathey-4,000 acres Cathey Creek. Grant No. 123 Registered Dec. 23, 1808 in Maury Co., Tenn. Land lying in one Middle District south side Duck River. Cathey Creek about a mile below Bigtown, Bigby Creek. Survey by Henry Rutherford. Heir of Gen. Griffith Rutherford." The grant was registered in Rowan County, North Carolina Jan. 27, 1790. M'd Alice Hagan 1772. (Bond Salisbury C.C. Office). Will made October 24, 1772 (Book of Wills C.C.C. Office Salisbury). Their son James Cathey3 ( Alexander Cathey) b. 1782, d. 1832. M' d Hanna Biggs Carson. Seven children were born, among them was Alexander Blair Cathey4 ( A.C.) b. June 26, 1826, d. 1916 m' d Ella Tennessee Smith, and had son James Dickey Cathey5 ( A.C.) b. 1865. M'd Martha Porter Galloway. Their dtr. is Edna Carson Cathey b. 1898, who is an educator and lives with her father in Columbia, Tenn. III. James2 ( A.C.) signed the marriage bond of John Chambers and Rebecca Graham Feb. 7, 1773. James Graham (father) wrote a note giving consent. ( MSS in Salisbury Court House) "Feb. 4, 1774, Mathew Locke bought land on South side Grants Creek in Rowan Co., lying along west side of tract of land said Locke bought from Thomas Bran­ don, and adjoining to James Cathey, Fergus Graham and Stuart lands." (Land grant office Salisbury which also shows fames Cathey bought lands in 1781.} "Partial settlement Feb. 6, 1792. Griffith Rutherford and Wm. Cathey administrators of the estate of James Cathey deceased, etc. Certified by us ( the above date). Max Chambers, Justice of the Peace and Mathew Brandon. James Cathey deceased." [ 83) •'By Richard Cathey's proven account £27. By Richard Graham's proven account £1 & 12s. By John Brandon's proven account 3s. By Mathew Locke's proven account for whiskey furnished at sale ...... 18s 9 pence. By Mathew Brandon received for taxes 1 786 £2 16s. By John Brandon received for salary to Mr. McCorkle £1 I0s. Tax list of Capt. Bellah's company for 1802. Among others is found: ttFor James Cathey's heirs, John Locke and Francis Locke, Sr., executors for James Cathey." ( MSS. Salisbury Court House.) III. James Cathey2 ( A.C.) d. circa 1791. Was an officer in the Revolution. M' d Jane Rutherford oldest dtr. of General Ruther­ ford, near Salisbury. Children were: 1. Janes ( A.C.) 4. Blanches ( A.C.) 2. Alexanders ( A.C.) 5. Griffith Rutherford3 ( A.C.) 3. Alicea ( A.C.) 1. Jane3 ( A.C.) m' d Henry Benson Oct. 12, 1793, in N. C. Wit'n who signed m'g bond were Harry Benson and Joseph Chambers. (Salisbury Court House.) 2. Alexanders ( A.C.) b. 1783, d. Aug. 27, 1866. Fought in war of 1812. M'd Mary Locke (called Polly) a cousin and dtr. of Francis Locke and Blanche Rutherford, b. 1788, d. 1860. Moved from Tenn. to Dallas Co., Ala. Had 16 children. See later pages of Cathey f amity. 3. Alicea ( A.C.) ~'d James Graham. 4. Blanches ( A.C.) m'd Gideon Strickland. 5. Griffith Rutherford3 ( A.C.) b. Dec. 12, 1776, d. Oct. 17, 1854. M' d Susannah Cathey, cousin, b. 1780 in N. C., d. Mch. 4, 1833. M' d second wife Rebecca Finley, Mch. 26, 1835, had dtr. Alice Griffith. After death his widow m'd Daniel Smith. (Records Columhia C. H.) Children of G. R. Cathey and wife Susannah were: 1. Tardy4 ( A.C.) No 4. James4 ( A.C.) family. 5. Polly4 A.C. 2. William4 ( A.C.) 6. Alice Griffith4 ( A.C.) 3. John Griffith4 ( A.C.) 7. Alexander4 ( A.C.) 2. William4 ( A.C.) m'd Emily Brown. Descendants were: 1. Rutherford5 ( A.C.). M'd Mollie Miller. 2. Sarah Jane5 ( A.C.). M'd Barley Dickey. 3. Olivia5 ( A.C.). ¥'d Richard Anderson. 4. Jethro5 ( A.C.). No record. [ 84) 5. James A.5 ( A.C.). M'd Miss Morley. 6. William5 ( A.C.). M'd Amanda Treadway. All children of William4 ( A.C.) died in Texas except Olivia who d. near Columbia, Tenn., and William who lives in Greenville, Texas (1936). 3. John Griffith4 ( A.C.) M'd Mary Locke, a cousin, Dtrs. were: 1. Blanche Elizabeth5 ( A.C.) M'd James Berry. She d. 1899. 2. Mattie5 ( A.C.) M'd .... Morris d. Paris, Arkansas, 1887. 3. Melissa5 ( A.C.) M'd R. A. Norfleet. 1. Blanche5 ( A.C.) M' d James Berry and had six chil­ dren. No record of two. 1. Cathey M.6 ( A.C.) M'd and has son named James. 2. Ernest6 ( A.C.) is superintendent Railway Express in Memphis, Tenn. M'd Nita Allen in Paris, Ark. 1906. Had one child. 1. Nelle7 ( A.C.) who m'd Hodgen Montague. They had one son named for his father. 3. Mrs. John H. Foster6 ( A.C.) lives 2103 West 16th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 4. Mrs. John F. Nolan6 ( A.C.) 109 Goshen St., Little Rock, Ark. 4. Jamcs4 ( A.C.) b. 1804, d. 1874. M' d Mary Erwin, sec­ ond wife Effie Bullock. 5. Polly4 ( A.C.) M' d Milton Whiteside. Children were: 1. Alice5 ( A.C.) 2. Griffith5 ( A.C.) 1. Alice5 ( A.C.) M'd Dick Farris. Children were: 1. Walker6 ( A.C.) 2. Blanche6 ( A.C.) Both living (1936) and still own part of the 6,000 acres of land granted to General Rutherford from North Carolina in Maury County, Tenn. Mr. Farris is proud to own and use a hickory bottomed chair brought by General Ruther­ ford from North Carolina. 2. Blanche6 ( A.C.) M'd George Kennedy. 2. Griffith5 ( A.C.) M'd Mullen Crawell. Later Becky Weatherby. 6. Alice Griffith4 ( A.C.) b. 1836, d. 185S. M' d F. W. Stanfil. 7. Alexander4 ( A.C.) M'd Mary Anderson. [ 85] 2. Alexanders ( A.C.) second child of James Cathey and Jane Rutherford was b~ 1783, d. Aug. 27, 1866. Fought in war of 1812. M'd Mary Locke, a cousin and dtr. of Francis Locke and Blanche Ruther£ ord. Moved from Tenn. to Dallas Co. Ala. Had 16 children, three d. in infancy. 1. Blanche4 ( A.C.) 8 .. Caroline4 ( A.C.) 2. Jane4 ( A.C.) 9. Mathew4 A.C. 3. Elizabeth4 ( A.C.) 10. Locke4 ( A.C.) 4. Margaret4 ( A.C.) 11. William4 ( A.C.) 5. Mary4 ( A.C.) 12. James4 ( A.C.) 6. Elsie4 ( A.C.) 13. Annie4 ( A.C.) 7. Sarah4 ( A.C.) 1. Blanche4 ( A.C.) b. in Tenn. July 2, 1807. d. in Ala., Jan. 9, 1885. M'd Lewis Buckley Moseley (son of Elijah Moseley and Annie Buckley Moseley) in Ala. Jan. 24, 1824, b. Jan. 15, 1801, d. Jan. 15, 1871. Blanche Cathey Moseley and husband bur. in Moseley family cemetery in Dallas Co. Cemetery, Ala. Had 13 children enumerated below: 2. Jane4 ( A.C.) b. 1808 in Tenn. M'd Abram Rutledge in Ala. and moved to Texas where both were bur. Had 9 children. 3. Elizabeth4 (A.C.) M'd James Coleman. Both bur. in Texas. Had 4 children. 4. Margaret4 ( A.C.J M'd a Mr. Brooks-no children, both bur. in Ala. 5. Mary4 ( A.C.) M'd 1st, Alexander Graham. 2nd George P. Massey. 3rd Arnold Jolly. No children, bur. Marion, Ala. 6. Elsie4 ( A.C.) M'd James Howell of Marion, Ala., where both bur. Had 2 dtrs. 7. Sarah4 ( A.C.) M'd Pinkey Lawson of Marion where both are bur. Had two sons. 8. Caroline4 ( A.C.) M'd Mr. Milner of Clinton, Ala. Both bur. there. No children. 9. Mathew4 ( A.C.) M'd Lou Hackworth. No children. Both bur. Marion, Ala. 10. Locke4 ( A.C.) M'd and had one child~ Locke Cathey and d. in .Ala. 11. William4 ( A.C.) M'd Sarah ·Thermond. No children. Bur. in Ala. 12. James4 ( A.C.) M'd and moved to Tenn. where they had 3 children. 13. Annie4 ( A.C.) b. Jan. 8, 1808. d. Feb. 17, 1875. M'd Feb. 15, 1829 to Alfred Averyt. Lived in Dallas Co., Ala. [ 86) bur. Sorrel cemetery. Had 8 children. Have record of a dtr. only who is Talitha Ann5 ( A.C.) b. Dec. 11, 1827. d. Aug. 12, 1876. M'd Oct. 29, 1846 to Boswell Jackson Fort b. Apr. 6, 1827 d. June 26, 1897. Had dtr. Ann Fort6 ( A.C.) b. Apr. 6, 1848, d. June 26, 1897. M' d Sept. 23, 1874 to Henry Riddick b. Sept. 23, 1830, d. July 30, 1909. Had dtr. Mary7 ( A.C.) who m'd .... Randall. 1. We return to Blanche Cathey4 ( A.C.) and Lewis Buckley Moseley who had 13 children. 1. ~usan5 ( A.C.J 2. William Locke5 ( A.C.) 3. Margaret Anne5 ( A .C.) 4. Lewis Alex~nder5 ( A.C.) 5. Benjamin Franklin5 ( A.C.) 6. Francis Marion5 ( A.C.) b. Apr. 18, 1840, d. June 10, 1940. 7. Elizabeth Buckley5 ( A.C.) 8. Daniel Marion5 ( A.C.) 9. Mary Jane5 ( A.C.) 10. Blanche Adella5 ( A.C.) 11. Bethel Pinkney5 ( A.C.) 12. Elizabeth Eugenia5 ( A.C.) 13. Joseph Massey5 ( A..C.) 1. Susan5 ( A..C.) first child of Blanche Cathey Moseley, b. July 21, 1825, d. July 24, 1854. M' d George Massey, a prominent lawyer of Mariona, Ala. Four children; 2 d. in infancy. 1. Adella6 ( A.C.) not married. 2. Katrine6 ( A.C.) m'd Frank Parham. Lived at Mt. Hebron, Ala. Children: 1. Adella7 ( A.C.) m'd Flemming Cross. 3 children. 2. Perry7 ( A.C.) one dtr. 3. Mary7 ( A.C.) m'd Raymond Shearer. One adopt­ ed son. 4. Katrine7 ( A.C.) not m'd. 5. Ethel7 ( A.C.) m'd Charles Greene. Had children. 2. William Locke5 ( A.C.) b. 1826, d. 1850, not m'd. Grad. Harvard. Conducted school for boys in Orrville, Ala. 3. Margaret Anne5 ( A.C.) b. 1828, d. 1861, m'd James B. Wilcox. Lived in Mansfield where their children were bur. [ 87] 4. Lewis Alexander5 ( A.C.) b. 1830, d. 1857, bur. Mose­ ley cemetery, Dallas Co., Ala. Not m' d. 5. Benjamin Franklin5 ( A.C.) b. 1832, d. in Ala. 1913. M' d Rebecca McNeil, dtr. of Hector McNeil and a Miss Norwood of Grenada, Miss., 10 children. 1. Lewis Hector6 ( A.C.) m'd Della Prescott. 2nd m'g to Para Gibson. No children. 2. Dorman Franklin6 ( A.C.) m'd Sarah Crawford. Had dtr. Mattie Lea. 3. Charles Eugene6 ( A.C.) not married. 4. William Forrest6 ( A.C.) m' d. No children. Lived in Ark. 5. Walter Lea6 ( A.C.) not m'd. 6. Ella Norwood6 ( A.C.) m'd John Averyt, son of Alfred Averyt and Sarah Kelly Averyt. Had 5 children. 1. Alevyn7 ( A.C.) m'd, had children. 2. Gordon7 ( A.C.) m'd. 3. Edith7 ( A.C.) m'd Verman Kimbrough. 4. Edwin7 ( A.C.) m'd. 5. Lewis7 ( A.C.) no record. 7. Albert Graham6 ( A.C.) m'd Lena Sherouse. Had 2 children. 1. Kathline7 ( A.C.) 2. Graham'1 ( A.C.) 8. John McNeil 6 ( A.C.) m' d twice. 3 dtrs. by first wife. 1. Ruth7 ( A.C.) m'd, two children. 2. Rebecca 7 ( A.C.) No record. 3. Marion7 ( A.C.) m'd, one child. John McNeil had one son by second marriage. 9. Elijah Buckley Moseleyrs ( A.C.) b. May 25, 1836, d. in Ala. June 12, 1916. M'd first wife, Mrs. Annie Edwards. 3 children. 1. Lucy, d. young. 2. Annie Natalie6 ( A.C.) tn'd Wm. Carson, son of Robert Carson and Kizziah Nunnally Carson. No chil­ dren. 3. Hatcher6 ( A.C.) d. young. 7. Elijah Buckley Moseley 0 ( A.C.) second m'g was to Anne Howell, dtr. of James Howell and Elsie Cathey Howell. Four children: Massie, Elijah Buckley II, Eva May and Howell. None m'd. 8. Daniel Marion5 ( A.C.) no record. 9. Mary Jane5 ( A.C.) b. Apr. 9, 1840, d. in Selma, Ala. Apr. 25, 1929. M' d July 26, 1866 to Hamilton Cleaver- [ 88] house Graham and Minerva Little Graham of Newbern, N. C. He d. May 15, 1900. Six children came to this couple. 1. Blanche Adella6 ( A.C.) not m'd. Living in Selma, Ala. Became a successful educator. 2. Mary Moseley Graham6 ( A.C.) not m'd. 3. Hamilton Charles Graham6 ( A.C.) d. in infancy. 4. Edward Graham6 ( A.C.) m'd Alesina Milkins, dtr. of Mary Mingo Graham and Lewis Montrose Graham. S. Lewis Montrose Graham6 ( A.C.) d., not m'd. 6. Minerva Elizabeth Graham~ ( A.C.) m'd Clifton Kirkpatrick. Children were: 1. Graham Kirkpatrick7 ( A.C.) m'd Ernestine Coop­ er. Had dtr., MarthaS ( A.C.) 2. Samuel McCurdy Kirkpatrick:7 ( A.C.) no record. 3. Earle Kirkpatrick:7 ( A.C.) d. young. 4. Clifton Kirkpatrick 117 ( A.C.) no record. 5. Mary Kirkpatrick:7 ( A.C.) m'd Daniel John Mea­ dow, Jr., son of Daniel John Meadow and Lida Augusta Polnitz Meadow. Two children: Daniel III & Clifton Kirkpatrick. 10. Blanche Adella5 ( A.C.) b. 1842, d. -1845. 11. Bethel Pinkney5 ( A.C.) b. Nov. 11, 1844, d. Dec. 16, 1913. M'd Susan Walton, dtr. of Archibald Berrey and Salina Durant Berrey. Both bur. Providence Church cemetery, Dallas Co., Ala. Five children: 1. Lewis Walton6 ( A.C.) m'd Lillian Copley, no chil- dren. · 2. Lula Durant6 ( A.C.) m'd Frank Averyt, son of Alfred Averyt and Sarah Kelly Averyt. Four children. 1. William Walton7 ( A.C.) no record. 2. Mattie Estelle7 (A.C.) not m'd. 3. William Bethel 7 ( A.C.) 1st wife, Mattie Calhoun. No children. 2nd wife, Lillie Whateley. Two children. 4. Susie7 ( A.C.) m'd David McDowell, son of G.D. McDowell and Minnie McNeely McDowell. Had two dtrs., Elizabeth and Georgia. 12. Elizabeth Eugenia5 ( A.C.) b. 1847, d. July 21, 1913. M'd Henry Clinton Lea. Both bur. Moseley family ceme­ tery, Dallas Co., Ala. Had 3 children. May have been others. · [ 89] 1. Mattie Anne6 ( A.C.) 2. Mary Blanche6 ( A.C.) 3. Serena Margaret6 ( A.C.) 1. Mattie Anne6 ( A.C.) m'd first Clement Stallworth. Three children. 1. William Lea7 ( A.C.) who m'd Hester King. 2 children 1. Gladys Eugenia, d. in infancy. 2. Clementine. No record. 1. Mattie Anne6 ( A.C.) m'd secondly A. L. Seale, had 5 children: 1. Minnie Mildred7 ( A.C.) 2. Dorothy Alberta7 ( A.C.) 3. Leon Clinton7 ( A.C.) 4. Myrtle Elizabeth7 ( A.C.) 5. Para Gibson 7 (A.C.) d. in infancy. 2. Mary Blanche6 ( A.C.) m' d Charles S. Lee. Three children, Mary A~line, Charles S. and Elizabeth. 3. Serena Margaret6 ( A.C.) m'd James Frank Beaty. Have one son, Lewis George. 13. Joseph Masseyts ( A.C.), 13th child of Blanche Cathey Moseley, b. Aug. 18, 1850. M'd Almedia Wallace, dtr. of William Wallace and· Maria Jenison Wallace. Wife bur. Liberty Church cemetery, Dallas Co., Ala. Four children. 1. Frank Wallace6 ( A.C.) m'd Sara Dale, dtr. of Calvin Dale and Jane Miller Dale. Had one son named Wallace. 2. Mary Rebecca6 ( A.C.)} . . 3. Maria AugustaG ( A.C.) Neither married. 4. Jenison Mims6 (A.C.) m'd Lois Lazenby, dtr. of Henry D. Lazenby and Ella Lloyd Lazenby. Had one son, Karl.

The Catheys •went with General Rutherford's party to Tennessee in 1792. Much of the above taken from MSS Sue Anthony's family history with some additions. Also most that follows. "Griffith Rutherford Cathey ( Alexander Cathey) married his cousin Susannah, daughter of William Cathey in N. C. (Original Marriage Certificate in county clerk's office Salisbury.) Griffith Cathey' s family remained near General Ruther£ ord in Tenn., who had brought him up, until 1801 when he built a ( 90] house on the 6,000 acres of land given him by his grandfather in Maury County on Cathey' s Creek. This house is standing today. Members of his family saw it in 1915, and it was in good repair. Even a small window put in by John (a son) when he was twelve years old. This pane of glass was only 5 x 10, but it was the right height for the light to fall on his mother's knit­ ting. The walls were very thick, and windows recessed, which accounts for its preservation for more than a century. The house was added to as the family grew, but the original part remains. G. R. Cathey and wife Susannah Cathey were buried here where they lived, along with several children and many grand children. His second wife was Rebecca Findley." (Rec. in Columbia court house. Dated March 6, 1836.) This house has always been occupied by a Cathey. It has never been deeded but has been willed from father or mother always; and is the same old Rutherford grant. The stream is still called Cathey' s Creek. Jane Rutherford Cathey, in her old age, married a Mr. White, died at the home of her son. Also Blanche Ruther£ ord Locke passed her last days with her sister, and it is supposed both were buried there, although no markers are standing. · William Cathey swapped 2,000 acres to the family of his brother James in order that their families might live near one another. The claim of William C. was to be located in what is now Weakley county, but owing to some fraud practiced, the land could not be found, and was a complete loss to the Catheys. John Griffith Cathey, son of G. R. Cathey and grandson of James Cathey and Jane Rutherford Cathey, married Mary Locke, b. 1821, d. in 1871. She was grand daughter of Fran­ cis Locke and Blanche Rutherford, dtr. to William, their eldest son. He lived in middle Tenn. until his death 1831. He married Margaret Bowman in Rutherford county, Tenn. 1806. Her grand father was Nathaniel Bowman, Major in Gen'l Shrieve' s regiment in the war of the Revolution. Her father ( 91) was Samuel Bowman. They also had gone to Tenn. His widow with her family moved to Lafayette county, near Ox­ ford, Miss. There my mother, Mary Locke, was brought up. My father John Cathey, having come from Tenn. to live in Miss., met and married her in 1843. They settled in Marshall county. There, I was born in 1845. Had three sisters, no brother. My father was a classic scholar and knew nothing of money-making. After the war he was totally unfit to cope with the hard times into which he had fallen. My mother, al­ ways frail, soon succumbed to the hardships of the new life. So I got a country school to teach, this being the only way a gentlewoman could earn money, and helped some by taking care of myself. My uncle Mathew Francis Locke, then lived in Van Buren, Ark., and he suggested, while paying us a visit, that I should go west. I was pleased with the idea, and moved to Rossville, Ark. in 1867. I met Ernest Augustus Anthony in 1867 and married him Feb. 1st, 1869. Soon after .coming to Arkansas my mother died and this broke up the old home. My sister Mattie was married to Mr. Morris, and Melissa to R. A. Norfleet. Blanche Elizabeth re­ mained with my father. These two joined me in my new home, and soon the married. sisters with their families came too. The old home as a result of the war, had been _reduced from a valuable place to one worth very little. With what my father could realize from all his possessions he purchased 160 acres of land near Paris, Logan county, Arkansas. This place is called "Upland." Here he lived with my sister, Mrs. R.· A. Norfleet until his death in 1896 at the age of 81. After coming to Arkansas my sister Blanche married James C. Berry and died 1899. My sister Mattie (Mrs. Morris) died at Paris, Ark., in 1887. My husband, E. A. Anthony, was son of Henry Augustus Anthony, who was born and brought up in Providence, R. I. H. A. Anthony was a cousin to H.B. and Susan Anthony. We had four children, three daughters who are-- Pearl who married J. M. Crawford, [ 92] Blanche who married E. G. Brown, Catherine Susan who is unmarried; Mark Anthony is married to Marie · Dalery and lives in New Orleans." (Signed) Susan Cathey Anthony. Mr. White. "To Mr. White of Davidson county, is due the honor of having made the first Legislative effort in the Territorial As­ sembly of Tennessee, in behalf of learning. August 29, 1794 moved and presented a bill to establish a University in Greene county. Four days later the bill became a law and Greeneville College was authorized. He owned a large grist mill in Maury county, where he married Jane Rutherford Cathey." (Ram­ say's Annals of Tennessee.)

[ 93] THE LOCKE FAMILY

These brave souls conquered forests, Indians and the British.

HE LOCKE FAMILY of England dates from very early Ttimes. There was a prominent man named Locke who lived at Lockestown ( named for him) in the time of Alfred the Great. Later, when Henry VIII defied the Papal author­ ity, the Pope's edict posted over London was torn do\\1n by William Locke, whom King Henry knighted for the act. John Locke was a descendant of Sir John Locke, the eminent English philosopher, who devised the charter for the colonies in 167 4. Samuel Locke, President of Harvard College 1770 to 1773, was of the same family. (Information given by Mrs. E. K. Powe of Durham, N. C., a descendant.) The tradition is that in the early part of the eighteenth century John Locke ran a line of immigrant ships between London and Philadelphia, and that he died in London, and was buried there. Later, his widow Elizabeth Locke, with five children, Mathew, Francis, George, Elizabeth and Mar­ garet came to America on the same boat with John Brandon, a widower, with children. Soon after landing this couple was married and lived for a brief time in Pennsylvania, and then moved to North Carolina and settled in Rowan Co. at about 1750. In Thyatira graveyard there is a handsome monument [ 94] marked, John Brandon and 11ary Locke, his wife. He de­ ceased May 15, 1756, and she August 1760. Deed dated 17 5 3 gives Mary Locke as his wife. ( Land Grant Book Salisbury.) The first settlers of Rowan Co., N. ·c. near Salisbury be­ fore 1756 were Paul Biflle, John Whitesides on Grant's Creek to the north, John Dunn and John Gardiner and Alex­ ander Douglas on Cane Creek to the south; Mathew Locke, Francis Locke, John Brandon, Alexander Cathey and James Graham to the west. "Mrs. Locke, now Brandon, had three sons by the first marriage, Mathew, Francis and George. Mathew and Francis lived near Salisbury. Mathew became very prominent in North Carolina in both administrative branches of the gov­ ernment, held as many as one hundred offices in North Caro­ lina and was a member of the U.S. Legislature in Philadelphia in the last years of his life. He was general during the war and had wide influence in public affairs. Francis served as sheriff of Rowan Co., represented the county for several terms in the legislature, and became famous as the hero of Ramsour's mill in 1780 when he was colonel. George Locke settled in Iredell county, was a soldier and substantial citizen." ( Condensed from Charlotte Observer by W. L. Sherrill.) Three of the Locke young people married three Brandons. Mathew married his step sister Mary Eliza Brandon. Francis married Anne Brandon, Margaret Locke married her step brother Richard Brandon. The Lockes and Brandons were all notable while some became distinguished in various fields of endeavor. At the age of 19 Mathew Locke (John Locke) married Mary Brandon and reared thirteen children born between 1750 and 1775. His wife died 1790. When a member of congress in Philadelphia he married July 20, 1798, Mrs. Elizabeth Gostler, who, after the death of General Locke September 1801, returned to Philadelphia. He had four sons in the war at the same time. In the will of Mathew Locke, [ 95] September 7, 1801, are named: Elizabeth, wife; sons: Robert, James, Richard, Francis and Mathew; daughters: Mary Rich­ ardson, Anne Beard, Margaret and Betsey. Grandsons were Alexander and Moses Locke. No mention of other children. Will in Will. Book E page 188 probated same year as· writ­ ten. Children of Mathew Locke: I. John 3 (/ohn Locke) m' d Miss Alexander and had a son. II. Georges (/ohn Locke) was lieutenant in Revolutionary War. Killed by British, 1780. Left son, Alexander. (Wheeler's Reminiscences). III. Francis3 (/ohn Locke) third son, m' d Blanche Rutherford. IV. Mathew JIB (/ohn Locke) m'd Margaret Pfifer. V. Richards (/ohn Locke) m'd a Miss Cathey. VI. Elizabeth3 (/ohn LockeJ m'd Martin Pfifer. VII. Margareta (fohn Locke) m'd Col. James Erwin, of Bank Co., N. C. Their daughter, Eliza Pfifer Erwin, m' d her cousin, Erwin. By another m' g was mother of John Pfifer Allison, of Concord, N. C. VIII. Janes (/ohn Locke) m'd Robert Weakley of Halifax Co., Va., April 11, 1791. Moved to Tennessee and he became prominent ih that state. IX. Mary3 ( f ohn Locke) m' d Edwar~ Richardson. X. Anne3 (fohn Locke) m'd Andrew Beard. XI. Williams (fohn Locke) had dtr. Mary who m'd John Griffith Cathey. (See Cathey.) · XII. James3 (! ohn Locke). James and Richard, with their uncle Francis Locke, were executors of the will of their brother, Francis. XIII. Roberta (! ohn Locke). No record.

III. Francis3 (fohn Locke), b. Dec. 29, 1754. M'd, 1785, Blanche Rutherford, second daughter and fourth child of Gen. eral Rutherford. They lived in North Carolina. Then, likely, moved to Tennessee in 1792 when General Rutherford and many friends emigrated to that state. During the Revolution Francis, who was an officer, received wounds from which he never entirely recovered. "He returned to visit his old home about 1805, was taken ill in Concord, N. C., where he d. and was buried." (Information given by a descendant now living in Winston Salem, N. C.) In the tax list of Capt. Bellah's Company for 1807 [ 96] executors are found for Francis Locke (deceased), Francis Locke (Judge), James and Richard Locke. The will was dated 1796. Named Blanche Rutherford Locke as wife. ( Original in His­ torical Commissioner's office, Raleigh, N. C.) Francis had acquired a considerable property. Land grants to Francis Locke: No. 56, 1785. Issued March 23, 1786 on south side of Yadkin River, 200 acres. No. 59, 1785. Issued March 23rd. On south side Yadkin River, 365 acres. No. 29 & 30, 1778, Feb. 4th. On waters of Grant's Creek and Sound Creek between his own land and land of James Dobbins, 950 acres. May have been other purchases. F rands Locke, Mathew Locke and William Cathey were among the jurors for Rowan county during ·1789~; ( MSS County Clerk's Office, Salisbury, N. C.) Children of Francis Locke and wife, Blanche Rutherford Locke, were: 1. Willi~4 (/ohn Locke) 5. Mathew 1114 (/ohn Locke) 2. James4 (/ohn Locke) . 6. Mary4 (John Locke) 3. Anne4 (/ohn Locke) 7. Margaret4 (/ohn Locke) 4. Elizabeth4 (/ohn Locke}B. John4 (/ohn Locke) 1. William4 (/ohn Locke) m'd, 1808, Margaret Bell Bow­ man, dtr. of Samuel Bowman, who was son of Nathaniel Bowman of North Carolina, a Major in Gen'l Shrieve's regi­ ment during the Revolutionary War. Had a dtr., Mary Blanche, and lived in middle Tennessee until death of Wm. Locke, 1831. Then his widow moved with her family to · Lafayette county, near Oxford, Miss., where Mary Blanche grew up. She m'd, 1843, her cousin, John Griffith Cathey4 ( A.C.), who was son of Griffith Rutherford Cathey, grand son of Gen'l Rutherford. (See Cathey notes.) 2. James4 (/ohn Locke) m'd Margaret Cathey, sister of Susan Cathey, wife of Griffith Rutherford Cathey. 3. Anne4 (/ohn Locke) m'd Stephen Carroll of Lawrence County, Tenn. 4. Elizabeth4 (/ohn Locke) m'd Thomas Cook. Son was Francis Locke5 (/ohn Locke) 1801-1862, m' d Rebecca Nor­ fleet, 1815-56. Had son, Joseph T. Cook6 (/ohn Locke) 1855-1905, m'd Mary A. Scott, 1852-1923. Had dtr., Edna Earl Cook7 (/ohn Locke) m' d .... Kerr of Houston, Texas. See D.A.R. Records. ( 97] 5. Mathew 1114 (John Locke) is bur. at Liberty Church ceme­ tery, Dallas Co., Ala. M' d Elizabeth Coleman. Children: 1. William5 (John Locke) 2. Margaret5 (John Locke) 3. Sarah5 (John Locke) 4. Mathew 1V5 (John Locke) 1. William5 (John Locke) m'd Elizabeth Brazel. Both bur. McMillan family cemetery Dallas Co., Ala. Had four sons. May have been others. 1. William 6 (John Locke). Not m' d. 2. Mathew V.6 (John Locke). No children. 3. Newton 6 (John Locke). M' d, had children. 4. Thomas6 (John Locke) m'd Sudie Purifey, dtr. of John and Asineth Mosely Purifey. Children were: 1. Thomas7 (John Locke). No record. 2. William7 (John Locke). M'd, one child. 3. Ann 7 (John Locke) died young. 2. Margaret5 (/ohn Locke), dtr. of Mathew III and Eliza­ beth Coleman Locke. M' d Lewis McMillan. Both bur. in McMillan cemetery, Dallas Co., Ala. Had two sons: 1. Alberta (fohn Locke). Not m'd. 2. Robert6 (John Locke). Had dtrs: 1. Mildred 7 ( / ohn Locke). M' d . . . . Taegin and had two children. 2 .. Agnes'1 (/ohn Locke). M'd John Percy Wood. 6. Mary Locke4 (John Locke) b. 1 788. M' d, 1806, to Alex­ ander Catheys ( A.C.) b. 1783, d. Aug. 27, 1866. He fought in war with Mexico. Was son of James Cathey and Jane Rutherford, and had four sons.

[ 98] i ◄, 0

HENRY RUTHERFORD AND DESCENDANTS

HE LEGISLATURE of North Carolina appointed Gen­ Teral Griffith Ruther£ ord and Colonel James Robertson on the part of the militia, Colonel Archibald Lytle and Major Absolum of the Continental line, to run the dividing line be­ tween the military lands assigned to officers and men in pay­ ment for Continental services. These lands were in the Cum­ berland region, which afterwards became Middle Tennessee. Henry Rutherford was one of these surveyors. He was first at Red River station or Munshoe's station, which was agreed upon as place of meeting early in 1784. He says this was an early and useful frontier post. The commissioners received three thousand acres apiece for that service, and the surveyors two thousand each. Either during this time, or when he came back to middle Tennessee later, he surveyed much other land for his father, himself and others. The towns of Columbia in Maury county, Murfreesboro, Rutherford county are now standing on lands that originally belonged to the Ruther­ ford.s. There was also much land in Trousdale county, and Wilson county near Lebanon. General Griffith Rutherford selected Sumner county, near Gallatin for his home. Henry lived in Williamson county on the Harpeth river until he moved to Lauderdale county, West Tennessee in 1819. Most of these lands he surveyed, but some few were surveyed by [ 99] Robert Weakley who had always remained a friend of the family. A Land Office had been opened October 20, 1783 at Hills­ borough, where entry warrants might be sold for not more tha~ five thousand acres each, of unimproved land, by paying ten pounds in specie, or in proper money, for every one hun­ dred acres. A rush for these lands followed. There were about 6,000,000 acres in the West Tennessee country. Of this 4,393,- 945 acres were entered for leading men of North Carolina. The Legislature, later, in 1784, made provisions for the location and survey of the entries that had been made. W. S. Lewis, member of the General Assembly, was elected surveyor of the "Western District"-headquarters at Nashville. Under him were Colonel James Robertson, Henry Rutherford and Edward Harris. These started out from Nashville, June, 1785. Henry stayed around that section for some time, then concluding that the better lands had been taken, decided to go to the west end of the state, at that time claimed by the Chicka­ saws and used by them as hunting grounds. He and his party, consisting of chair bearers, guide and hunter, and pack horses, in hand-made canoes, descended the Cumberland, the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to the mouth of a small stream empty­ ing into the Mississippi from the east, up which they went until they came to a small lake, which they called Boyd's lake (afterwards called Clear lake) in honor of Adam Boyd, a Chaplain of a North Carolina brigade in the Revolution. Henry's first survey in this section was made for Mr. Boyd August 30, 1785. The na~e of the stream originated in this way: A mem­ ber of the party killed a buck with horns of a peculiar shape, near their camp, and it was decided to call the river uForked Deer." It still bears the name and is referred to in Rutherford's surveys. Then he went further up the river to the first bluff, where on September 1st, he established what was, and is now, called ••Key Corner." On a large leaning sycamore tree he cut ( 100) his initials H. R. and a large key. Will Chambers, who after­ ward saw the tree dwells on its extreme size and age. This was the beginning of four surveys. Three thousand acres for his father was the first survey made in this immediate locality. He spent three months in this district, during which time he located 365,000 acres of land, of which 13,500 acres were for himself, 6,000 for his father, and 5,000 for his brother John; and much land for prominent North Carolinians. Passing next to Obion county, he made numerous surveys on the branch named for himself, Rutherford Fork, and took for himself and others, lands in Obion and Gibson counties. There were other surveyors who laid off large tracts and numerous lands in this section; 140,000 acres were taken in the name of one company. None of this land could be sold or used by the whites, until the title had been obtained from the Chickasaw Indians. There had been negotiations with them for years, but the matter was not settled, and papers signed by the Chickasaws, until 1818. According to his own account, Henry Ruther£ord in the year of 1811 "was on a tour in the district for the purpose of refreshing my memory of old grant corners and preparing for a future day." As thirty-four years had elapsed since the original surveys were made, many persons thought it not likely the old claims could be found on account of changes. Many trees that had borne the surveyor's mark would be blown down, and the names of rivers changed. Two of the surveyors (Judge Har­ ris and General Roberston) had died. At this time there was an argument as to just how this Obion section should be settled. Also many advertisements in the Tennessee papers by numerous surveyors giving their su­ perior qualifications. Henry Ruther£ ord urged his previous service in the field, that he had copies of the early grants and had "them nearly all platted," and that his "knowledge of granted and vacant lands was probably superior to that of any [ 101] other man now living." His terms for identifying old surveys, ((six hundred out of each five thousand acres and for locating new entries, one fifth of the acreage.'' This brought him many orders for surveys and much land for himself. In 1818 the Indian Lands were opened for settlement. This was done by treaty stipulations with the Chickasaws made by General Andrew Jackson October 19, 1818. In the spring of 1819 Henry Rutherford, with his brother John, Elijah Patton Chambers (who had married his sister Mar­ garet) , and others interested went to Obion county to look after their lands and Henry Ruther£ ord located and surveyed much property for others. In the meantime the earthquake of December, 1811, had occurred, and the open pond, from which he had made some easily recognizable marks, was a large lake with thirty feet of water. What had been land was now a vast sheet of water, which had covered some of the parcels taken in 1785, after­ wards known as Reelfoot Lake. These water-covered grants figured in litigation a century after the earthquake in the "Reelfoot Lake Cases" ((127 Tenn. 575, in the Supreme Court of Tennessee. (Beginnings of West Tennessee, by S. C. Wil­ liams. Pub. 1930.) With the landmarks gone, and the country so changed, it required much searching before he found a corner on the bank of the Forked Deer river, about six miles below where the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad now crosses the stream. This was the large sycamore and his original Key Corner. Key Corner has been one of the most historic spots in the his­ tory of the land titles in West Tennessee. J. W. Hedgpeth of Ripley calls it "the birthplace of civilization in West Tennes- see. " In 1819 Henry Rutherford, John Rutherford, Elijah Pat­ ton Chambers who had married his sister Margaret, and others with their families settled near Key Corner. There the heads of these families died, Henry Rutherford in 1847. He was buried in the Rutherford cemetery near Key Corner, and on [ 102] the marble slab are the words; "Henry Rutherford, born August 17, 1762, died May 20, 1847. Erected by his son Henry F. Rutherford." Other monuments are to Judith Holland, wife of Henry Rutherford, born July 24, 1786 in Rowan county, N. C., died April 18, 1854, erected by son and daughter H. F. and Sara Rutherford.'' Still another is to Mary Jane Ruther­ ford, half sister of Henry Franklin Rutherford, born July 3, 1831." During the summer of 1931, a group of citizens from Lauderdale and Dyer counties gathered to have a joint cele­ bration, and acquaint the people with the history of Key Cor­ ner, and do homage to the spot and its founder. The county erected a bronze marker bearing the inscription "Key Corner; established September 1, _1785 by Henry Rutherford, surveyor. Known as Key Corner, it being the beginning point of numer­ ous surveys which covered most of Northwest Tennessee.'' Henry Rutherford was not ambitious for political pref er­ ment. The only public office he ever held was that· of county surveyor. J. W. Wardlaw, elected county surveyor in 1843 used Henry Rutherford's compass until his death, and then his son, elected several terms, would have no other. It is still cherished by his sister, Mrs. Steel of Ripley, Tenn. Henry Rutherford's field books containing descriptions and maps of his early surveys is in the State Historical Society at Nashville. These maps are beautifully and artistically done, and the whole book, neatness and accuracy personified, is still in a good state of preservation. It has the original rawhide hand-made binding. The whole shows him to have been a man of considerable artistic ability. A gavel made of a branch of the old sycamore tree was presented to the Speaker of the House by Mr. P. S. Glass of Ripley in 1895. Henry Rutherford was a good and reliable surveyor and had a remarkable memory, being able in many instances, thirty or forty years afterwards, to name the trees on which the corners were made, and identify them. He was a man of [ 103] great firmness of character, always reliable, of generous im­ pulses, ardent in friendship and of great hospitality. One writer says that his home was headquarters for all who came to that section until they could make their own way, and his purse was open to any of them who were in need. He was properly called, "Father of civilization in Northwest Tennes- ,, see. S. C. Williams in rrBeginnings of West Tennessee," from which some of this account had been taken, says he was "an admirable man truly." Henry was a faithful Presbyterian, and gave the land for and helped materially to build a church soon after bringing his family to Key Corner. This building called Ellon Church was also used for a school house. He was a man of considerable education, his penmanship beautiful as his field book of surveys and drawings testifies. His children were educated unusually well for those days. Even his slaves were taught the rudiments.

Interview of Ly~an C. Draper in 1844 with Henry Ruther­ ford, second son of General Griffith Rutherford, taken from original manuscript in the library of the University of Wis- . cons1n. "General Griffith Rutherford was born in Ireland in the year 1721, and, when an infant, his parents started for America. Both died on the voyage, and their child was conveyed, probably by compassionate friends, to a distant relative by the name of Rutherford in New Jersey. He received a respectable education and became well conversant in surveying. When grown to manhood he went to Halifax County, North Carolina to Robert Wheatley ( the father of Colonel Robert Wheatley) , a kinsman, and subsequently emigrated to Rowan County, North Caro­ lina. Married in 1754 Miss Elizabeth Graham, daughter of James Graham, born 1714, one of the earliest settlers in that frontier region. General Griffith Rutherford settled as a farmer nine miles southwest of Salisbury. Don't remember if the Indian war of fifty nine and sixty extended to Rowan-perhaps the people forted. Under the old Colonial Government he was deputy surveyor under John Frohawk (near Salis­ bury, a man of property and influence) and Colonel of the Militia of the county. Long before the Revolution, probably as early as 1766, he was elected to the General Assembly, and continued to serve the coun- [ 104] try, chiefly in the Senate for twenty-three years, and the successive years were only broken by being prisoner the year following Gates' defeat. Before the Revolution and during the Regulators War in 1770, he was Sheriff of Rowan, and doubtless the most prominent man in the county. When the Revolution broke out, he was appointed Brigadier General of all the western portion of the State, including the settlement in East Tennessee (subsequently the district was divided and Charles McDowell was made Brigadier of the western division) . General Griffith Rutherford's first service was to lead his force out to the back part of South Carolina to quiet a Tory insurrection, known as the Snow Campaign, late in 1775 or early in 1776. The Tories (known there as the Scovillites). During that campaign William Polk, afterward Colonel at Eutaw, was wounded through his right shoulder by a little squad of fleeing Tories. "In 1776 he led a campaign against the Cherokees, rendezvoused at the upper Fort of Catawba, the Blue Ridge at the head of the Catawba between the present counties of Burke and ~uncombe. Among the cap­ tains in that campaign were Richard Graham, John Johnson, Galbreath Falls, and probably David Caldwell. Likely Francis Locke was out as Colonel, as he must have been a colonel of Rowan County, and George Davidson, a nephew of General William Lee Davidson was another Colonel of the county-very likely was out as a colonel, as his son John Davidson had just been killed by the Indians. ''General Griffith Rutherford marched to quell the Scotch insur­ rection, but Caswell had defeated them before Rutherford reached the creek. Then followed the campaign of 1 777 and 1 779 to the Savannah, and on his return home in the spring of the latter year, he lost his fine horse which he rode fourteen times to attend the Assembly at Newbern and Edenton, several hundred miles. "At Gates' defeat, General Griffith Rutherford commanded a brigade. After the chief fight was over, the British Dragoons, who pursued them, came upon Ruther£ord on their return, mounted on a horse not very fleet, not dressed in military, nor was he ever; gave him a sword blow cutting through his beaver hat inflicting a severe wound across the top of his head. Major Thomas Harris of Ruther£ ord' s brigade, either then a prisoner or else within hailing distance, called out 'that's an officer,' and that doubtless induced British soldiers to save him. He was .first taken to Charleston; then doomed to go in a prison ship to St. Augustine and kept there during the summer of 1781, and finally taken north to Philadelphia (it was then held by the British) and exchanged in Philadelphia in October of 1781. The con­ finen1ent in St. Augustine and the prison ship was severe. By the help of William Sharp, a North Carolina member of Congress, and perhaps [ 105] William Blount, aided in recommending him to some person of whom he borrowed money, then penniless, he purchased a horse, clothing, and having traveling money he reached home. HNo certain intelligence was known of him since the battle of Cam­ den. It was thought he was prisoner or dead. While he was absent, William Lee Davidson was appointed brigadier general to supply the vacancy and when Davidson was killed in February, 1781, Thomas Polk and Matthew Locke (a brother of Francis Locke) were generals until Ruther£ord' s return. "In the summer of 1 780, probably in June, and certainly before Gates' defeat, General Rutherford marched to put down the Tories on Ramsaur's Creek. Colonel Francis Locke and Major James Rutherford were detached to push forward, traveling all night, and made the attack early in the morning. A few of the Tories were killed. It was thought that William Falls killed the Tory who had killed his father. Falls was a youth, but probably more than fourteen. Seven American captains were slain, Galbreath Falls, Wm. Armstrong, Joseph Patton and four others. Major Rutherford had his ostrich feathers cut from his hat. Major Rutherford, being an active young officer, contributed more to the success of the attack than the others. Gen. Rutherford, soon after the Tory rout, came up. (My informant was in this fight, and recollects about the Tories plunging into the creek.) Those who could not swim made rafts of every conceivable thing and their surviving comrades towed them across. "While General Rutherford was a captain, his son, afterward Major James Rutherford, who had left school in 1775 to go as aide to his father in the Snow Campaign and had served with reputation during that period, joined one of the two regiments of nine months men­ one commanded by Colonel William Polk, the other by Colonels Hen­ derson and Wade Hampton. Major James Rutherford was major in Hampton's regiment, and Thomas Polk was a captain. Probably these regiments were raised at the expense of South Carolina. Both of these majors, Rutherford and Polk, were killed in this battle. . . . In the charge at the first fight doubtless Major Rutherford was shot, the ball entering his breast and passing out at his back lower than where it entered, indicating he was in a posture leaning forward in making a charge. He was scarcely twenty-three years of age. •'The Scotch Campaign of eight-one to the Raft Swamps was the last service of General Griffith Rutherford in the Revolution. After the war he continued to act as senator as already stated, until the fall of 1792 when he emigrated to Tennessee and settled in Sumner County, five miles below Bledsoe' s Lick and about two miles below the Cumber­ land (perhaps a mile to the right of the road going up the river.) He [ 106) had previously been out (to Tennessee) having been appointed by the Legislature of North Carolina, together with James Robertson, on the part of the militia, and Colonel Archibald Lytle, and Major Absolum Tatum, of the Continental line, to run the dividing line between the military lands assigned to the Continental service. Commencing at the Kentucky line at the upper crossing of the Cumberland river, running south fifty-five miles, then west to Tennessee river, Colonel Armstrong's warrants for military supplies, etc.-this latter including the lower part of East Tennessee south of the Continental military lands and west of the Tennessee. · 'The commissioners, with their surveyors ( of whom Henry Ruth­ erford was one) met at Munsko's Station and ran the line early in 1784. For this service the commissioners received three thousand acres, and the surveyors two thousand apiece. "After General Rutherford came to Tennessee, Roulstone, in the Knoxville Gazette, congratulated the country, in his paper, on the safe arrival and acquisition to the country, of General Rutherford. He was one of the Governor's Council, and president of the first legislature, and perhaps a member of the Legislature after the State government was organized. His death occurred tenth of August (I think it was the tenth) 1805, aged 84 years. He dropped off so suddenly that he merely made a slight struggle in his bed when Mrs. Rutherford arose and got a light, but the vital part had flown. The day before he rode three or four miles to preaching, for he had, from long before the Revolution, been a member of the Presbyterian Church . .. His wife survived him only a few years, and she too, passed off so suddenly it was not known when she died, being found dead in her bed. General Rutherford had been ailing some months before his death. General Rutherford was undersized, about five feet eight inches, but heavily and compactly formed, would weigh one hundred eighty, thin visaged. General Rutherford was parent of ten children-but two now surviving-Henry R. of Lauderdale and Griffith of Wilson County, Tennessee, seven miles from Lebanon near the road leading to Carthage. When he ( General Rutherford) had farmed an opinion he was not easily driven from it. He had his home stockaded, as some of his neighbors in Sumner County were killed by the Indians. He was of a pleasant social turn. When the British pursued Morgan after the battle of Cowpens they stripped Rutherford's house and plantation of every­ thing. ttNickojack Campaign-Henry Rutherford has heard his brother, John, now dead, and who was on the Nickojack, say that cowhide boots were used to raft the clothes, guns, etc., over Tennessee to the south shore. Those who could not swim remained on shore opposite [ 107] the town to shoot the Indians who should attempt to swim over and escape. They killed many. One Joe Robertson, an old weaver, who lived, soon after the Revolution, with General Rutherford, said that he ( General Rutherford) had been on hunting trips with Daniel Boone. Henry Rutherford was first at Red River Station, Munskoe' s Station in seventeen eighty four. It was an early and useful frontier post."

State of New York, }-ss County of Bronx · Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, Mary Rutherford Harsh Long, with whom I am personally acquainted, and who being first duly sworn, deposeth and states that the foregoing interview by Lyman C. Draper with Henry Rutherford, is a verbatim copy thereof taken from the original manuscript in the Library of the University of Wisconsin. (Signed) Mary Rutherford Harsh Long Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 20th day of September A.D. 1933. (SEAL] A. T. Parker HENRY RUTHERFORD'S DESCENDANTS

Henry Rutherford - Mary Johnston illarrtage innb "In this bond we acknowledge ourselves indebted to Richard Caswell Esquire, Governor or his successors Governors in the sum of five hundred pounds lawful money of said state and void on condition that there is no cause to obstruct mar- . r1age Between Henry Ruther£ ord and Mary Johnston. "Witness our hand and seal this 20th day of January, 1787. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of JOHN MACAY (Seal) H. RUTHERFORD (Seal) ''As it is not convenient for me to come down to you, this is to inform you that I have no objection against Mr. Henry Rutherford obtaining license for him and my daughter Mary Johnston in order to join in matrimony from your Humble Servant, John Johnston." (Original M.S.S. in Historical Commissioner's Office, Ra­ leigh.) ( 108) Descendants of Henry Rutherford and Mary Johnston were: 1. John3 (Gen'l G. R.) 2. James3 (Gen'/ G. R.). No record. 3. Griffith3 (Gen'! G. R.) 4. Alfreda (Gen'l G. R.) 5. Dtr., who m'd Dr. Ury3 (Gen'l G. R.) 6. Sarah3 (Gen'l G. R.). Never married. 7. Henry Franklin3 (Gen'l G. R.) 8. Margareta ( Gen' I G. R.) 9. Elizabeth3 (Gen'! G. R.). No record. 10. Mary Jane, Dtr. of Judith Holland, a (Gen'l G. R.) 1. John3 (Gen'l G. R.) went with his life-long friend, John Conner, of Ripley, Tenn., to join the forces in the war with Mexico. He was captured or killed during the first engagement. Mr. Conner, tho an old man, gave the writer in 1903 a graphic account of their hardships, and remembered his friend with admiration and affection. 3. Griffith Locke3 (Gen'l G. R.) b. 1826. First grist mill in Lauderdale Co., then part of Dyer Co., was built for him. Was one of the five commissioners selected by the County Court, June Term 1836, to select the county seat which became Ripley, County Clerk of Lauderdale county from 1836-40. Sheriff from 1840 to 1846. (Ripley ~Court Records.) 7. Henry Franklin3 (Gen'l G. R.) together with Sarah, erected a stone ( still standing) to Judith Holland Rutherford saying she was their stepmother. Spent much of his life in Texas. 8. Margaret3 (Gen'! G. R.}, eighth child of Henry Rutherford, m' d Robert E. Murray and lived at Huntington, Carroll Co., Tenn. Soon after the war with Mexico, these with their chil­ dren moved to Red River Co., Texas. Children were: 1. Paralee4 ( Gen' l G. R.) 2. Amelia4 (Gen'l G. R.) 3. Elizabeth Jane4 (Gen'l G. R.) 4. James Alfred Newton 4 (Gen'l G. R.) 5. Henry Francis ( called Frank) 4 ( Gen' l G. R.) 1. Paralee4 (Gen'l G. R.) m'd Dr. A. A. Henderson and have grand children living in Texas. 2. Amelia4 (Gen'l G. R.) m'd Valentine Sevier, a nephew of John Sevier, who was one of the Colonels who won the Battle of King's Mountain; also first Governor of Tennessee. 3. Elizabeth Jane4 (Gen' I G. R.) left Tennessee for Texas [ 109] with her brothers ,oon after Mexican war. There she m' d Wm. H. Gill and had son. Wm. F. Gill5 (Gen'l G. R.) b. 1851. M'd Marian Robert Foot. Lived in Paris, Texas many years. Mrs. Gill d. 1918. M~. Gill was an abstracter of Titles and in insur­ ance business from which he retired 1930. Now lives with his sons at Miami Beach, Fla., and Allentown, Penn. Children are: 1. Joe H. 6 (Gen'l G; R.) President of the Florida Light & Power Co. Office in Miami. Home at Miami Beach. 2. Murray Francis6 (Gen'l G. R.) General Manager Phoenix Utility Co. Lives at Allentown, Pa. 4. James Alfred Newton4 (Gen'l G. R.) A prominent law­ yer of Texas. Left several children. All dead; no grand children. 5. Henry Francis4 (Gen'/ G. R.) had a large family of chil­ dren and grand children. Was medical doctor and Captain Tenn. Volunteers in Mexican War. At battle of Chapultepec was struck by a musket ball which cut off part of one ear and plowed a groove along the side of his head. Was in hospital for months with brain fever. When discharged his hair was snow white. Died at 84 years of age. 6. Dtr., who m' d a Mr. Grenshaw. Likely was Mary Jane.

[ 110] 1J1/. F. Gill

17 JOHN. RUTHERFORD AND DESCENDANTS

OHN, FIFTH CHILD of General G. R., was born March J 13, 1774, died circa 1843, near Dyersburg, Tenn. Went with his father's party to Tennessee September, 1792. The battle of Nickojack and Running Water towns was fought September 13, 1794. John Rutherford was in the campaign under Major Ore. He and John, a son of his brother Henry, were with Francis Henry Murray ( a relative) who was captain of Tennessee Volunteers in the War of 1812. In a photostatic copy of papers concerning this war is found:-"John Ruther­ ford, son of General Griffith Rutherford, wounded November 9, 1813, on furlough." (Nashville, Tenn., library) James Rice Rutherford, a grandson wrote: "He never fully recovered from these wounds, which were eventually the cause of his death.'' During the years_ 1812-19-21 John is recorded in Lebanon land grant books as having land transactions. Also in C. C. docket appears: "John Rutherford vs. William Cole for $175.00 September 25, 1812. Rutherford won the case"; uBeverly Wil­ liams vs. John Rutherford. Paid January 22, 1813. Ruther­ ford won the case." In the account of his journeys, Henry Rutherford says his brother John and brother-in-law, Elijah Patton Chambers, ac­ companied him to West Tennessee in 1819. The field book of Henry shows some surveying work done by John. In 1824 the town of Mclvers Bluff, now Dyersburg, Tenn., was laid out. In 182 5 town lots were sold by John and Griffith [ 111] Locke Rutherford and three other commissioners. Their adver­ tisement of sale of July 26th was in Jackson Gazette June 4th. (Beginnings of West Tennessee, S. C. Williams.) The first court was held at the village of Stokes and John Rutherford was chairman. (Beginnings of West Tennessee, S. C. Williams.) ' John had a land grant of 5,000 acres from North Caro- lina, which Henry surveyed. This land was near that belong­ ing to Henry, but, when Lauderdale county, in 1835, was formed of parts of Tipton, Dyer and Haywood, Henry's home was in Lauderdale. Dyer county was formed in 1823. (County records in Dyersburg.)

V. John Rutherford2 (Gen'/ G. R.) m'd Nancy McGuire, 1801, who d. 1854 in Mt. Vernon, Texas, where she had followed her chil­ dren. The family bible of John Rutherford and Nancy McGuire Ruther­ ford was (1927) in the possession of Sue Holbrook Bush of Dallas, Texas. It came to her through her grandmother Elizabeth Rutherford Holbrook. Among other records it contains the following: "John Rutherford and Nancy Rutherford, m'd Apl 9, 1801." ''John Rutherford, b. Mch 13, 1774." "Nancy Rutherford, b. Feb. 25, 1779." ''Griffith L. Rutherford b. May 6, 1806." "Betsy Rutherford b. Mch 7, 1804." . "Polly Rutherford b. Mch 31, 1819." ''This book was purchased Anno Dominie 180 3 by Griffith Ruth­ erford. Price nine Dollars.'' It is supposed the bible was presented by Gen'l G. R. to his son and wife Nancy soon after their marriage. Not all children recorded. Children were:

1. Griffith Locke3 (Gen'/ G. R.) 2. James3 (Gen'l G. R.) No record. 3. Thomas McGuires (Gen'l G. R.) No record. 4. Wright3 (Gen'l G. R.). No record. 5. John A.3 (Gen'/ G. R.) 6. Elizabeth3 (Gen'l G. R.) 7. Mary, called Polly3 (Gen'l G. R.) b. Mch 31, 1819. ( 112] 1. Griffith Locke3 (Gen'l G. R.) b. May 6, 1806, in Middle Tenn. Moved with his parents to West Tenn. in 1819. Later became a physician and went to Mt. Pleasant, Texas, then to Mt. Vernon where he d. and was buried Jan. 7, 1864. M' d Ann Flippin. Second wife was Mrs. Betts. 6. Elizabeth3 (Gen'l G. R.) b. March 7, 1804. M'd .... Hol­ brook. Their granddtr. is Sue Holbrook of Dallas, Texas. Son was: James Rice4 (Gen'l G. R.) d. 1916. Children were: 1. Lillian5 (Gen'l G. R.) m'd John Racket. Lives in Paris, Texas. 2. Charles5 (Gen'l G. R.) m'd. Lives Mineola, Texas. 3. Anna5 (Gen'J G. R.). M'd .... Campbell. Home, Paris, Texas. 4. Willie Maud5 (Gen'J G. R:J 5. Howard5 (Gen'/ G. R.) 5. John A.3 (Gen'l G. R.) never m'd. Remained in Wilson County, Tenn. with his uncle, Griffith Weakley Rutherford, and cared for the place after uncle's death, 1846.

[ 113) 18 THE CHAMBERS FAMILY

Integrity and idealism were two fundamental. characteristics of the American colonists.

HE CHAMBERS were a prominent family in Virginia T and North Carolina. Maxwell Chambers figures largely in early North Carolina records. He was for years president of the Council, which was the Governor's advisory board. Germantown, Shelby County, Tenn., Jan. 18, 1873. eel, William Cathey Chambers, now in the seventy-first year of my age, having raised my family remote from their relatives, for the satisfaction or benefit of my children and grand children, do proceed to draw a biological sketch and genealogy from my grand parents down to the present time, as follows." ( MSS in Capital Libra,-y, Nashville, Tenn.) Mr. Chambers' paper with some additions, follows: William Chambers m' d Elizbeth Patton in Halifax County Virginia 1750 and reared a family of six sons and three dtrs. who were: I. John VI. Benjamin II. Cyrus VII. Jane III. David VIII. Elizabeth IV. Henry Tilson IX. Lucy V. Elijah Patton I. John2 (Wm. Chambers) m' d Rebecca Graham Feb. 7, 1773. Original marriage bond in Salisbury Court House. Witnesses: James Cathey, Hugh Cathey and John Chambers. Letter from James Graham (father) giving consent. Rebecca was younger ( 114] Coat of Arms of Chambers Fa,nily

Journal of American Gcneaology sister of Elizabeth Graham who married Griffith Rutherford. The Catheys, Grahams and Chambers remained friends after they went to Tennessee. John2 (Wm. Chambers) and wife went to Smith County Tenn. where they had a family and died. II. Cyrus2 (Wm. Chambers) m' d in Virginia where he had a family and died. III. David2_ (Wm. Chambers) m'd and settled in Davie County Kentucky and had a family. IV. Henry Tilson2 (Wm. Chambers) m'd and lived in Mississippi near Vicksburg-had a family. V. Elijah Patton2 (Wm. Chambers) b. Jan. 4, 1768 in Halifax Co. Va. d. Sept. 9, 1834 Dyer Co. Tenn. M' d Margaret third dtr. of Gen. Rutherford. Jan. 4, 1791 marriage bond in Salisbury Court House. Witnesses: Alexander Graham, Jacob Cauble, Elijah Chambers. She d. June 1827. From North Carolina they went to Trousdale County near Hartsville, Tenn. where several children were born. During 1810 they moved to Maury County near Columbia to a tract of land left by General Rutherford to his heirs the title of which was contested, by heirs of Gen'l Nathaniel Greene. Gen'l Rutherford was allowed lands in West Tenn. in lieu of these. In 1819 Mr. Chambers went with Henry and John Rutherford to re-locate lands and make new surveys. In 1820 the three with others took their families to the wilderness, which afterwards became Dyer and Lauderdale counties. This couple reared seven children: 1. Henry3 (Wm. C.) 5. Mary Rutherford3 (Wm. C.) 2. Elizabeth3 (Wm. C.) 6. Lucy McFarland 3 (Wm. C.) 3. Sophias (Wm. C.) 7. William Catheya (Wm. C.) 4. Janes (Wm. C.) 1. Henry3 (Wm. Chambers) m'd Martha McFall 1816. Went to Lauderdale Co., 1822 where he died at 51 years of age. 2. Elizabeth3 (Wm. Chambers) m'd Thomas Knight 1812 in Maury county. Settled in Dyer county 1823. Children and parents died before 1873. 3. Sophia3 (Wm. Chambers} m'd James W. Oats late in life. No children. Moved to Texas 1837 where both died. 4. Jane3 (Wm. Chambers) m'd Dr. Claiborn Pillow 1815. Reared a family in Maury county, Tenn. Lived there until 1836 when they moved to Grenada, Miss. ( 115) 5. Mary Rutherford Chambers3 (Wm. Chambers) b . .April 25, 1805, d. Double Bridges, Tenn., 1841. M' d Samuel Strickland 1824. He died there 1867. They had settled in Lauderdale county 1824. Children were: 1. Elijah Patton4 (Wm. C.) 6. Hugh4 (Wm. C.) 2. Minerva4 (Wm. C.) 7. Columbus4 (Wm. C.) 3. Sophia4 (Wm. C.) 8. Margaret4 (Wm. C.) 4. Leroy4 (Wm. C.) 9. Martha Jane4 (Wm. C.) 5. William Cathey4 (Wm. C.) 1. Elijah Patton Strickland4 (Wm. Chambers) m'd three ·times. Children of wife Eugenia Long were: 1. Lola0 (Wm. C.) 4. Lydiao (Wm. C.) 2. Dixie5 (Wm. C.) 5. Patton Lee5(Wm. C.) 3. Lula5 (Wm. C.) 6. James5 (Wm. C.) 1. Lola5 (Wm. Chambers) m'd . . . . Hart. Had 5 children. 2. Dixie5 (Wm. Chambers) m' d Hammond Price. 3. Lulu5 (Wm. Chambers) m'd three times. One husband was . . . . Barham. 4. Lydia5 (Wm. Chambers)-not married. D. at 30 years of age. . 5. Patton Leet> (Wm. Chambers). Lived at Gates, Tenn. 6. James5 (Wm. Chambers) had dtr. taught in Oregon and son took law course at Vanderbilt University. 2. Minerva 4 (Wm. Chambers) m' d George Ferguson. 3. Sophia 4 (Wm. Chambers) m' d Curry Taylor, 1 dtr. who m' d . . . . Trout and lived in Memphis, Tenn. 4. and 5. Both Leroy4 and William4 (Wm. Chambers) were preachers and never married. · 6. Hugh4 (Wm. Chambers) m'd and d. in Missouri. Had one child. 7. Columbus4 (Wm. Chambers) m'd Ella Davis-6 chil­ dren. 8. Margaret4 (Wm. Chambers) m'd Sam Wilson. Had sons and grandsons. Lived at Gates or Halls, Tenn. 9; Martha Jane4 (Wm. Chambers) b. Oct. 6, 1829 Lauder­ dale Count, d. 1867. Double Bridges. M'd Thomas Ferguson b. April 19, 1824 d. Nov. 27, 1853. Both buried Double Bridges, Tenn., where children were born. Children were: 1. Thomas Patton5 (Wm. CJ 4. BeulahAgnes5 (Wm. C.) 2. John Bell5 (Wm. C.) 5. Allie5 (Wm. C.) 3. Olive Branch5 (Wm. C.) 6. Christopher5 (Wm. C.) ( 116) 1. Thomas Patton° (Wm. Chambers) lived at Ripley. Two sons, Ottway and Thomas Jr. 2. John Bell5 (Wm. Chambers) m'd Lelia .... Lived at Ripley for years then moved to Baton Rouge. Had eight children. 3. Olive Branch O (Wm. Chambers) b. Ripley Nov. 25, 1863. M' d in Memphis and died there 1905. 4. Bulah Agnes5 (Wm. Chambers) b. Ripley Oct. 15, 1867 d. Oklahoma City Nov. 26, 1909. 5. Allie5 (Wm. Chambers) m'd circa 1920. 6. Christopher5 (Wm. Chambers) m' d Daisy May Moore in Memphis 1905. Had one child. Lived in Pine Bluff, Ark. 6. Lucy MacFarland3 (Wm. Chambers), sixth child of Mar­ garet Rutherford and Elijah Patton Chambers. M'd Wm. Ball 1828 who died 1863, 55 years of age. Lived in Hayward County, Tenn. Had six sons and three dtrs. 1. William Patton4 (Wm. C.) 6. Margaret Chambers4 2. Columbus4 (Wm. C.) (Wm. C.) 3. Jonathan4 (Wm. C.) 7. Sophia4 (Wm. C.) d. 1862 in army. 8. Lucretia4 (Wm. C.) 4. Emerintha Camille4 9. Lucy Angelina4 (Wm. C.) (Wm. C.) 5. Mary Jane4 (Wm. C.) 7. William Cathey Chambers3 (Wm. Chambers) son of Margaret Rutherford and Elijah Patton Chambers, b. Sumner County, Tenn. Aug. 25, 1802 d. 1883. M' d Sallie Katherine Davidson Sept. 16, 18 30 in Dyer County, where they lived until 18 36, then moved near Grenada, Miss. In 1844 removed to Coahoma County, Miss., and reared a family of seven sons and one daughter who were: 1. Thomas Patton4 (Wm. C.) 2. Henry White4 (Wm. C.) 3. Christopher Columbus4 (Wm. C.) 4. William Wilson4 (Wm. C.) 5. Samuel Davidson4 (Wm. C.) 6. James Rutherford4 (Wm. C.) 7. George Edward4 (Wm. C.) who d. at age of 10, 1863 8. Margaret Agnes4 (Wm. C.) 1. Thomas Patton4 (Wm. Chambers) m'd Henrietta David­ son dtr. of Rev. T. P. Davidson 1859. Lived in Coahoma Co., Miss. When war of the States began he volunteered. Joined [ 117) first Miss. cavalry. Was severely wounded in 1863 and dis­ abled for life. 2. Henry White4 (Wm. Chambers) also went into the army early. Belonged to 11th Miss. Infantry. Later was connected with Virginia army. During spring of ·1863 he was captured and taken to Fort Delaware prison. Sept. 16th, he, with others, undertook to make their escape by swimming the Delaware Bay· and was drowned. His body was found a few days later by his enemies. He was 28 years of age. 3. Christopher Columbus4 (Wm. Chambers) served in the Virginia army. He joined early and fought bravely. During the Battle of the Wilderness, May 5th and 6th, 1864, he received a severe wound in his shoulder which crippled him for life. · 4. William Wilson4 (Wm. Chambers) was attached to Col. Blythe's Mississippi Battalion, Tennessee Army, where he served for about a year, when, from extreme exposure he became ill and was sent to hospital at Oxford, Miss., where he d. April 20, 1862, aged 22 years. 5. Samuel Davidson4 (Wm. Chambers) joined First Miss. Cavalry. Served only a few months. Ill from exposure, he d. near Holly Springs, Miss. Was 20 years of age.· 6. James Rutherford 4 (Wm. Chambers) was too young to join the army. When fully grown he went to Colorado, then a territory. 8. Margaret Agnes4 (Wm. Chambers) b. 1841 d. 1902. Only dtr. of W. C. Chambers. Nov. 28, 1865 m' d Andrew Jackson Kellar (1835-1907) Capt. of Co. D, 4th Tenn.­ Col. (1862-63). Paroled 1865. Was owner and editor of Memphis Avalanche which was taken over later by the Mem­ phis Commercial Appeal. Member of South Dakota Senate· 1907-8. Member Shiloh Park Commission. Children were: 1. Chambers Kellar5 (Wm. C.) 2. Andrew Conley b. 1869. M'd Dora Goody Koontz. 3. Verdna b. 1872. (See D.A.R. Records). 4. Philip Rutherfor.d b. 1876. 1. Chambers Kellar5 (Wm. Chambers} b. Memphis 1867. M' d Florence Bullock, b. Tecumseh, Mich., Oct. 3, 1878. Dtr. of Capt. Seth Bullock of Deadwood, S. D., B. S., Vanderbilt, 1887. Member S.A.R., Mason and Shriner. Residence: Lead, S. D. See S.A.R. Records. Son of the [ 118) above: Kenneth Chambers Kellar, b. Lead, S. D., 1908; A.B., U. Mich., 1926; L.L.D., Stanford University, 1929. VI. Benjamin2 (Wm. Chambers), sixth son of William Chambers and Elizabeth Patton. M' d and died in Virginia. Left dtrs. Jane, Elizabeth and Lucy. Lucy m'd Walter MacFarland and lived in Henderson or Daviess County, Kentucky and had a family. No record of other dtrs. but the names were carried along in the family.

[ 119] 19 GRIFFITH WEAKLEY RUTHERFORD

RIFFITH WEAKLEY RUTHERFORD youngest child G of General Rutherford, born 1775, died 1846. Moved with parents to Tennessee and made his home in Wilson county seven miles from Lebanon on the road leading to Carthage. Became a trader in fine horses and lands. Many land transactions are recorded in Lebanon. In one deal he bought 1,232 acres from Elijah 0. Pursley, 1829. One warm afternoon young Griffith rode -to the home of James Johnson who lived near Big Spring. His host called to his sister: "Bring Mr. Rutherford a drink of water.', Eliza­ beth went with a gourd of cool water in one hand and a distaff in the other with which she had been spinning. Mr. Rutherford afterward told the story and said he thought this the most beautiful picture he had ever seen. Every autumn there was a protracted meeting at Big Spring, and there Elizabeth Johnson and Griffith W. Ruther­ ford were married, December, 1812. She lived many years after the death of her husband. All her children were mar­ rid and had homes of their own but John Rutherford Jr., son of John, being a bachelor stayed at the home of Griffith W. Ruther£ ord, and cared for the place and looked after Mrs. Rutherford until her death. She was buried beside her hus­ band in the grave yard on the place. No marker, but some of the older grandchildren remember the circumstance. Mr. Ruth­ erford left no will. At the first term of court (February, 1847) [ 120] "a liberal allowance was made for one year, or until such time as ·the estate shall be settled." The items are shown in full in Lebanon Court records. Robert Ruther£ ord and Swift Dew were executors. During the spring of 1933 a lovely lady of ninety years, living in Lebanon, Tenn., told the writer how well she remem­ bered, as a child, seeing Mrs. Ruther£ord, how handsome she was and what a striking picture she made on horseback, pre­ f erring that mode of travel to any other. There were unusually fine schools in Lebanon, including Abby College. The Ruther£ord children were educated there and in Nashville, and were noted for their good English, poise of manner and graceful bearing. Their bravery and undaunted courage is still spoken of by the people of Lebanon where they later made their homes. Children were: 1. Sophie3 (Gen.G.R.) 2. Elizabeth3 (Gen.G.R.) 3. Robert Weakley3 (Gen.G.R.) . 4. Cheselton Cathey3 (Gen.G.R.) S. Griffith 1113 (Gen.G.R.) 6. John Alfreds (Gen.G.R.) 7. Susan3 (Gen.G.R.) 8. Mary Jane3 (Gen.G.R.)

1. Sophie3 (Gen.G.R.) first child of Griffith Weakley Ruther­ ford b. Feb. 12, 1814, d. Apr. 1885. M' d Dec. 12, 1833 to Wm. Bryson Pursley, b. Sept. 19, 1802, d. May 1880. He was a son of Elizabeth Oglesby and Eli_jah 0. Pursley. Became a prosperous farmer owning much land. Lived about seven miles from Lebanon. Children were: 1. Griffith Addison4 (Gen.G.R.) 2. Elizabeth4 (Gen.G.R.) 3. Mollie4 (Gen.G.R.) never m'd.

1. Griffith Addison Pursley4 (Gen.G.R.), b. Sept. 13, 1837, in Sumner Co. d. Nov. 8, 1888. Went to Wilson Co. 1839. Attended Irvin College in Warren Co., and Cumberland U. in Lebanon. 1861 enlisted in Company B, 4th Regiment, Cavalry. Returned home ill during the summer of 1862. Cap­ tured by Federal soldiers and imprisoned three months in ( 121) Murfreesboro. Escaped and joined his company. Sept. 27, 1857 m'd Ann Eliza Vance dtr. of Edward R. and Mary Vance, b. Nov. 11, 1840 d. June 30, 1919. Both bur. in Lebanon cemetery. Children were: 1. Harriet Jane5 (Gen.G.R.) 2. Minnie5 (Gen.G.R.) 3. Elizabeth5 (Gen.G.R.) 4. Alice5 ( Gen.G.R.) 5. Brice B.5 (Gen.G.R.) 6. Edward Vance5 (Gen.G.R.) 7. Philip5 (Gen.G.R.)

1. Harriet Jane5 (Gen.G.R.) m'd J. R. Gallithan. Chil­ dren were: 1. Annibel6 (Gen.G.R.) m'd Jasper Halliday. 2. Ruth6 (Gen.G.R.) m'd Zachariah Drake. 3. Minnie6 (Gen.G.R.) not m'd 1932. 4. Clara6 (Gen.G.R.) not m'd 1932.

2. Minnie5 (Gen.G.R.) m'd Mathew Hanna who wrote an interesting history and other works; d. 1933. 3. Elizabeth5 (Gen.G.R.) m'd Clayburn Lee Hayes of Lebanon, who did much toward having drawing taught in public schools. He was very interested in wife's family and wrote the author urging the completion of this work, wanting it particularly for his children. Drowned at Nor­ folk, Va. while trying to rescue a friend. Deserved medal of honor for bravery. Children of Mr. & Mrs. Hayes: 1. Alice Newton6 (Gen.G.R.) 2. Annie Lee6 (Gen.G.R.) 3. Edith Bravard6 (Gen.G.R.) 4. Elizabeth Rutherford6 (Gen.G.R.)

1. Alice Newton6 (Gen.G.R.), b. 1893. Edu. U. of Tenn. and Columbia U., N. Y. City. Taught Johnson City and Fog High School, Nashville. M' d John Graf, an architect, Muscle Shoals, during first world war. 2. Annie Lee6 (Gen.G.R.}, b. 1899. B.S. Vanderbilt U. Taught at Martin College, Pulaski. M'd Robert G. Cooney-Vanderbilt man, a wholesale merchant in Nashville. Son: Robert Jr. 3. Edith Brevard6 (Gen.G.R.), b. 1901. B.A. from Vanderbilt U. Attenuded U. of Pa. for additional work [ 122) in bacteriology. Had charge of chemical laboratory Texarkana hospital for five years. M'd Dr. C. E. Kitchens, a member of her hospital staff. He had B.A. from U. of Ark. and M.D. from U. of Tenn., Memphis. Overseas rnany times on transport ship during first world war. Children, Elizabeth7 (Gen.G.R.) b. 1929. Julia7 (Gen.G.R.) b. 1932. 4. Elizabeth Rutherford Hayes6 (Gen.G.R.) B.A. from Vanderbilt U. Did additional X-ray work and taught there. Later took work at Grad. Wahl School of Labora­ tory Technique in St. Louis. Taught at Texarkana. Then took charge of Appalachian hospital laboratory at John­ son City, Tenn., where she had been for seven years, when Sept. 24, 1932 m'd Glenn M. Elliott, lawyer at Johnson City, Tenn. Formerly of Atlanta. B.A. & L.L.B. from Emery U., Atlanta.

4. Alice5 (Gen.G.R.) fourth dtr. of Griffith Alfred Pursley m' d Harden M. Ragland of Nashville, and still lives there. 5. Bryce B. Pursley5 (Gen.G.R.) m'd Olive Steed and lives in Nashville. Had children, 1. Louise, 2. Rufus who m' d Willie Owen Cox. 6. Edward Vance Pursley5 (Gen.G.R.) is connected with Nashville & Chattanooga Railway. M' d Inez Hill. The Vances, Brevards, and McNitts of N. C. were related to this family, all of whom were Scotch, who had gone to Ireland, and thence to America. 7. Philip Pursley5 (Gen.G.R.) m'd Lizzie Peyton. Live in Nashville. Children are: 1. Finley, 2. Annie who m'd Pa~l Jones, 3. Charles, 4. Joseph. 2. Elizabeth4 (Gen.G.R.) second dtr. of Sophie Rutherford and Bryce Pursley m' d . . . . Duke, and later J. B. Ward and lived at Grant, Tenn. Children by first m'g were Philip and Willie. By second m' g Duke Ward. 1. Philip Duke5 (Gen.G.R.J m'd Mollie Moore. No chil­ dren. Lives in Gallatin, Tenn. His mother lived with them the last years of her life. d. 1920. 2. Willie Duke5 (Gen.G.R.J m'd Nettie Stensen. Had children: 1. Philip, 2. Willie G., 3. Bettie May, 4. Hart. 3. Duke Ward5 (Gen.G.R.J m'd Miss Douglas. Has one dtr. Likely more. [ 123] 2. Elizabeth3 (Gen.G.R.), second child of Griffith W. Ruther­ ford and Elizabeth Johnson; m'd Swift Dew who owned much property and held public office in and near Lebanon. She died soon after m'g. Bur. Rutherford graveyard, Lebanon. 3. Robert Weakley* 4. Cheselton Cathey* 5. Griffith III* 6. John Alfred* 7. Susan3 (Gen.G.R.) d. at 12 years of age. 8. Mary Janes (Gen.G.R.)-See N. J. Harsh

*See Chapter XXII.

[ 124) Coat of Ar1ns of the Johnson Fa1nily

?O THE JOHNSON FAMILY OF SCOTLAND

''Within the bounds of Annandale, The gentle Johnsons ride,· They have been here a thousand years, And a thousand more they'll bide."

HE JOHNSON FAMILY was among the early inhabi­ T tants of Scotland as is shown by the above Scottish bal­ lad. "Scottish Clans and Their Tartans." Scribner & Son gives an interesting account of this prominent family, beginning with Sir John de Johnstoun, living 1296. The Johnsons bore the titles of Duke, Marquis, Earl, and of course, those of less importance. Several of the daughters married men having high titles. From Sir John de Johnstoun the third generation signed themselves Johnston. In 1433 their name was signed John­ stone and later Johnson. Sometimes we find the two spellings in the same legal document, that was in the very early days in this country. Later each man clung to his own method. ARMS: argent (silver); a cross of St. Andrew, sable (black); on the upper section (which is red) three gold cushions. CREST: gold spur with gold wings; leather, red. MOTTO: Nunquam non paratus-"Never unprepared." After describing the arms which were used by Sir William Johnson, Bart., of Johnson Hall of New York and Twichen­ ham County, Middlesex, Burke states that subsequently to this, registration of arms of a pedigree was accepted by Betham, ( 125) Ulster, deducing the family from Thomas O'Neill, called MacShane, or Johnson, and from the O'Neills of Dugannon. The coat of O'Neill was allowed. The Scotch Earldom of Hart£ell and Marquisate of Annan­ dale are stated by Burke to be dormant titles since 1792. They are claimed by two Scotch families but it is firmly be­ lieved, on this side of the ocean, that full research w9uld es­ tablish the legitimate heir of the Scotch titles, and valuable es­ tates, to be an American citizen. At any rate three different families of Johnston or_ Johnson in this country claim descent from the Johns tons of County Dumfries, the first possessors of the Earldom and Marquisate above mentioned. C(W e have seen book plates from the various families of the parent stock and, although different in details and ornamenta­ tion, they have been found identical in important points." ( American Heraldica.) BADGE: A sprig of red Hawthorne. PLAID: The plaid of the Johnston or Johnson clan was of king's blue, and light harmonizing green. Over a plaid of these colors runs a narrow stripe of yellow, making another check about four inches wide. This forms a handsome color .scheme for material of which kilts were made. (rrscottish Clans and their Tartans''-Scribner.) "Richard Johnson's name was traced back as far as 15 50 in Lincolnshire England. Was married to Ann Simpson Novem­ ber 25, 1576. These probably were the ancestors of Isaac John­ son. Descendants of this couple still live in Philadelphia, Pa." ( Ancestry of Graf ton / ohnson.) Isaac Johnson, born circa 1712, was one of the courageous company who started a frontier settlement in the Shenandoah Valley of western Virginia during 1745. He first appeared on the records of original Augusta county January 27, 17 48, where he witnessed the Will of William Hill. (Will Book I Page 32.) On the western frontier of the thriving colony around [ 126] Jamestown he established himself on lands situated at the head of Holeman Creek and Fort Run, tributaries of the Shen­ andoah River and close to the small hamlet called Holeman, this being in that part of Augusta county which years after­ ward became Rockingham County, with Harrisburg as county seat. To transact business, Isaac Johnson and neighbors had to travel forty miles over rough roads to Staunton, county seat of Augusta County. There, in the first survey book, his three tracts of land, aggregating. 590 acres, are recorded. The Holemans were just over the Fairfax line which con­ formed to its northern boundary. Land grant books at Richmond, Va., show there were sev­ eral Holemans who bought lands in Virginia: Thomas in 1635, Thomas again in 1714, James 1722, John 1724, James in Gouchland county, 1730. As William came from Gouchland it is supposed he was a son of James. Later Isaac Holeman bought land on Dutchmans Creek, N. C., near Isaac Johnson. (Land Grant 111 B, Salisbury, N. C.) In 17 51 Isaac Johnson left his home and traveled down the valley towards North Carolina and reached Granville county, N. C., before 1754. October 8th of that year, his name ap­ pears on the roll of the Regiment taken at a general muster. He was in Captain Richard Coleman's company. Omitted from Turner's company, February, 1778. Isaac Johnson, June 20, 1775, bought goods at a sale dur­ ing the settlement of the estate of James Hambleton. (Will Book II page 118.) It occurred· "in the gap of North Moun­ tain upon the Shenandoah." Among other purchasers were James Johnson, March 15, 1758. (Will Book 11, Page 224.) Isaac Johnson is mentioned with two others as bondsmen for the administrators of the estate of Christian Fosher. He must have gone from Granville county to Orange and ex­ pected to remain some time for "as an inhabitant of Orange county" he asked for another county to be formed for con­ venience in attending Court and General Muster. This appeal [ 127) was made to the Governor, the Council and General Assem­ bly. (Col. Records of North Carolina.) Referring particularly to the Johnsons, it is suggestive of close friendship as well as kinship, that on the same day, October 26, 1749, that the first tract of land of Isaac Johnson was surveyed 320 acres, in the same neighborhood, almost ·ad­ joining, were laid off for Daniel Johnson. "Lying on the head of Fort Run, a branch of North River of Shenandoah." (Sur­ vey Book I, Page 41.) On May 16, 1762, Daniel Johnson and his wife Mary transferred it to James Johnson. (Deed Book 11, Page 259.) Significant also is the fact that on November 29, 1749, one month after Isaac. Johnson I, and Daniel John­ son had their tracts surveyed, David Johnson bought 200 acres on Linville Creek, a short distance southeast of them, from Monroe Bryan. (Deed Book 2, Page 245,) this being a deal in which Squire Boone figured, on March 11, 1751. (Deed Book 3, Page 259.) David Johnson and his wife sold out to Michael Warrow. David Johnson appears ten years later in that part of Rowan ~ounty that is now Davie, and Isaac Johnson II, his nephew, joined him in buying lands near his own. Just two days later a land grant was given John Johnson, October 10, 1763. This was in the same neighborhood represented as econ Dutchman's Creek.,, (Land Grant Book, Raleigh.) Isaac Johnson was among the seventy who remained to defend their homes, and who were granted soldier benefits of free grants of land by act of the Legislature 1782. Isaac Johnson had two brothers, David and Daniel and sons Isaac II, Jesse, James, William, John and Thomas. (nAn­ cestry of Grafton Johnson," by Knobe.) David and Daniel went from Virginia to North Carolina and lived near one another in both states. David and wife later moved to Ken­ tucky. Isaac Johnson II, bought land ( 1765) in Rowan county, N. C., married Elizabeth Holeman, eldest daughter of Isaac Holeman and Elizabeth, his wife. She was then only 15 years old, born about 1751. In the will of Isaac Holeman she is ( 128] mentioned as, ((my daughter Elizabeth Johnson," and left a slave, a negro woman. Among other children mentioned is William. (See Holeman Family.) Isaac Johnson II afterward returned to Virginia where he enrolled in the Revolutionary army. He later returned to North Carolina, and made his home only eight miles from the Holeman settlement. Still later he joined his Uncle David and brother James, when they migrated to Kentucky. Jesse Johnson signed a petition for a new Court House in Windsor, N. C. He was a private in Donoho's company, June 14, 1781. March 1782 he marched to the Cherokee Na­ tion as Captain under General Pickens. Left service June 1782 ( State Records) . Was prominent in politics of his state. Became a minister of the Baptist faith. He moved with his brother John to Tennessee near Lebanon. They lived on ad­ joining places. His tombstone was still standing in 1932 in the old graveyard of the home of James Johnson, his nephew. Jesse Johnson married Mary Lewis, bo.rn in North Caro­ lina. Had daughter Mary Lewis Johnson who married Colonel 0. G. Finley in 1811. She died 1830 leaving the following: Jesse, John B., William, Foster, Sarah G., and Mary. Jesse Johnson Findley was born November 1812 in Wilson county. (Historical Sketches of Tennessee by Goodspeed.) James Johnson went to Jasimin county, Ky. He mentioned in his will Sarah, his wife, John his brother anq James, his nephew. (Will Book A, Page 337, Salisbury, N. C.) James was a military man as early as 1763. ( MSS in State Records, Raleigh.) Thomas moved to Middle Tennessee and became a promi- . . nent c1t1zen. The first Committee of Safety began its sessions; according 1774 to the Minutes, August 8, 177 4, seventeen days before the assembly of the first North Carolina Provincial Congress. The members of this Committee were chosen from all parts of the county and numbered 25. Among them were George Cathey, ( 129) William Davidson, Robert Bell, John Johnson, James Gra­ ham, John Nesbit, William Sharp and others. 1775 John Johnson was justice of the peace, constable and school trustee. During August term of Rowan County Superior Court, a case appears of Hugh Montgomery vs. John Johnson, which was dismissed the next day. ((John Johnson on committee to prepare a plan for regula­ tion of internal peace of the province in absence of Governor Martin." (Col. Records.) 1776 November 14, 1776, uResolved that Mr. John Johnson, Mr. Irwin and Mr. Rogers be added to the committee of Privileges and Elections." ( Col. Records.) Among other bills passed while John Johnson was in As­ sembly are a bill to emancipate three Negroes, to prescribe the _mode of paying militia officers and soldiers, to endow the wardens of the poor, to build a house for their reception in the counties of Franklin, Orange and Surrey, and to direct duties of Naval officers and all masters of vessels coming into the ports of the state. December 16, 1789 an act for levying a tax for the support of the Government and for the redemption of old paper currency, continental money, specie and other certif­ icates, was passed. The name of Johnson appears in the first census taken which was in the spring of 1790. He had five slaves. None of these men seem to have barted slaves, but only kept sufficient to work their plantations. 1778 April 19. In Senate. '(On motion it was ordered that Gen­ eral Griffith Rutherford, Mr. Coor, Mr. Battle, Mr. John John­ son and three others on the part of this house, be a com­ mittee to prepare, and bring such bills of general and public nature as are necessary to be passed into laws by the present 1783 Assembly." (Col. Records.) Many bills came under this head. Among them were, May 5th, HBill for allowing salary to Governor, Secretary and other officers of State.'' Amount for Governor's salary was £800. May 10th, "A bill for relief of officers and soldiers of the Continental line and other pur­ poses." [ 130) May 13th, "Resolved that the thanks of the General As­ 1785 sembly to the Honorable Speaker, to the Honorable Hugh Williamson, and William Blount Esquires, for their having so timely and fully expressed the sense of the citizens of this state in their address presented to His Excellency the Chevalier De la Luzerne, Minister of France on the auspicious occasion of the birth of the Dauphin." Written by Griffith Ruther£ ord, John Johnson and Mr. Coor. Several other bills of importance were offered by these three, and passed at this Assembly. Nov. 25, Griffith Rutherford presented to the Legislature, a paper 1785 containing the resignation of William Cathey, John Johnson, James Brandon and himself as Justices of the Peace of Rowan county. Tabled. Dec. 14, 1785 In Assembly Griffith Rutherford presented the resignation of John Johnson as Major of the Rowan Regiment of Militia; was read and passed. All these transactions are recorded in Salisbury or Raleigh. The following land sales are recorded: 1762-John Johnson sold four parcels to Rebecca Mills. 1764-John, Thomas and James Johnson sold lands to Henry Billington. 1764-John Johnson sold to Jesse Johnson. 1778-John Johnson sold eleven parcels to State. 1790-John Johnson sold three parcels to State. 1764 and 1778-James Johnson is recorded as buying lands from North Carolina. 1778-Isaac Johnson sold lands to State. F_eb. 27, 1786-James Johnson sold two parcels to _State.

Grant 102-entered and issued same day. James Johnson Feb. 27, two parcels of land in Sullivan county-one in Middle District. 1786 Isaac Johnson-One parcel in both Davidson and Washington counties, Tenn. Although there has been found no mention of Isaac Johnson [ 131] in Tennessee, his buying lands in the above counties indicates he intended to go there with his sons, Jesse, William and John. Louise Catherine Johnson, who married John Quincy Adams was a member of this family. William Howard Taft is related to the Holeman branch. His maternal great grandmother was Susan Trask Holeman who married Asa Waters. (Both the above taken from Ancestry of Grafton f ohnson-Knobe.)

DESCENDANTS OF JOHN f OHNSON

John Johnson married Mary Atkinson in North Carolina at about 1775 and moved with his family to Tennessee and settled near Lebanon. This probably was one of the thirty families who migrated with General Rutherford's party. His Will may be found in Lebanon Court House. "Williamson county was formed of the southern part of Davidson, October 26, 1796. John Johnson Sr. and David Perkins, James Burford, William Edmondson and Captain James Scurlock were the commissioners to lay off the county and erect buildings adequate for the county business and county seat." (History of Tennessee, Garret and Goodpas­ ture.) Children of John Johnson and Mary Atkinson: 1. Jesse3 (Isaac/.) b. June 29, 1777, d. Oct. 31, 1856. Was a minister of Methodist faith and writer of some note in both prose and poetry. Lived near Lebanon. There were still stand­ ing (1932) in the Centerville graveyard tombstones marked Jesse, Joseph and Samuel Johnson. 2. Samuel3 (Isaac/.) b. Jan. 25, 1779, d. June 12, 1837. 3. James3 (Isaac/.) m'd Sallie Seay, b. Jan. 7, 1791. Both died of cholera during epidemic of 1849 near same time. She was dtr. of John Seay and Sarah McCarty who, after leaving N. C., settled in Smith County, Tenn. 4. Sarah3 (Isaac /.} m'd Andrew Gibson. 5. Thomasa (Isaac/.) was active in politics in Middle Tenn. 6. John A.3 (Isaac/.) m'd his cousin Elizabeth Johnson dtr. of William Johnson who was brother of John Johnson. William lived 1799 on Cumberland river. In Lebanon there are records ( 132] of purchases of land by both William and John A. Johnson. Children were Othaniel and Jane. 7. Phoebe3 (Isaac/.) m'd .... Gray. 8. Fanny3 (Isaac/.) m'd William E. Walker. He died young. She lived to an old age. Had dtr. Demeris who never m' d. Lived near Lebanon. 9. Gray3 (Isaac/.) 10. Susan3 (Isaac /.) 11. Elizabeth 3 ( IstJac /.) m' d Griffith Weakley Rutherford, youngest son of Gen'l Griffith Rutherford. See Rutherford family.

3. James Johnson3 (Isaac f.) and wife Sallie Seay both b. in N. C., lived near Big Spring about 8 miles from Lebanon on Rome Pike. After the death of his father James Johnson was recognized as head of this branch of the family. He was one of the most respected and influential men in that part of the state and owned several thousand acres of land around Big Springs and Lebanon. Records show he had many land transac­ tions with Griffith W. Rutherford and others. He had a large grist mill run by Big Spring. This couple died near the same time during the terrific cholera epidemic of 1849. Their chil­ dren were Leathy, Edna and others. 1. Leathy4 (Isaac /.) who m'd Jefferson Bell and had dtr. Harriet, who m'd Brice Pursley. They had one child William ( called Billie) who traveled through Texas with headquar­ ters at Brenham. Harriet d. at the birth of her son and Mr. Pursley m' d Sophie Rutherford eldest dtr. of Griffith W. Rutherford. See Rutherford family. 2. Edna4 (Isaac/.), b. 1812 in Wilson Co. Died there 1878. M'd John Chambers, b. 1806 d. 1865. He owned much land near Big Spring and vicinity. Children were: 1. James5 (IstJac /.) 2. Louis5 (Isaac/.) 3. Elizabeth 5 (Isaac f.) 4. Jackson5 (Isaac /.) b. Sept. 17, 1844. M'd 1874 Woody, dtr. of John and Mary Miller. Lived near Lebanon. Was a farmer. Had several children. 5. William5 (Isaac/.) 6. Sarah5 (Isaac/.) 7. Hugh5 (Isaac /.) b. Dec. 23, 1848. Enlisted in Con­ federate army 1861. Took active part in battle of Shiloh, Chickamauga and many minor engagements. 1866 m'd [ 133) Marcia Holeman, b. Aug. 20, 1844, dtr. of William S. and Sophia Holeman. Children were Lelia, Eugene, Pearl, Hor­ tense, Daisy, Sophia, Pauline and Bessie tr Historical Sketches of Tenn.," Goodspeed). 8. David 5 ( Isaac /.) 9. Mattie5 (Isaac /.) 10. Thomas Meacham5 (Isaac /.) b. March 7, 1849. Win­ ter of 1932 he gave the writer much of this information. He was then the only survivor of his family and remarkably well preserved. He then appeared to be not more than 70 years of age. M'd Mattie MacFarland of a wealthy and cultured N. C. family. This couple lived a few miles from Lebanon. Had children: 1. David6 (Isaac/.) 2. Martha6 {Isaac/.) 3. Sarah6 (Isaac/.) 4. John6 (Isaac f.) 5. Charlotte6 (Isaac/.) M'd Edward Vance and lives on Hartsville pike three miles from Lebanon. Mr. Vance conducts a mercantile business in Lebanon.

There are many descendants of Edna Johnson and John Chambers who have become people of note. Among them was Judge W. R. Chambers of Lebanon who was a Vanderbilt University honor man. For many years was Dean of the law college of Cumberland University. Lived in Lebanon with his dtr. and two sons. Mrs. Blair, another descendant, is a historian, m' d an attorney of Nashville, Tenn., and lives near that city.

[ 134] THE HOLEMAN FAMILY

The early settlers of America possessed bravery to its keenest degree.

TN THE WILL of Isaac Holeman is mentioned "Elizabeth my .1 wife" and ccmy daughter Elizabeth Johnson." To her he gave a negro woman who was a slave. She was born circa 1751, married at fifteen years of age to Isaac Johnson, Jr. Among other children William is mentioned. Isaac Holeman was born 1725 and will made 1804. William Holeman had lived in Gouchland County, Vir­ ginia, and is recorded as buying lands in North Carolina July 28, 1779. (Land Grants Salisbury, N. C.) He married Susan Thompson. Children were: I. Mollie2 (Wm.HJ V. Polly2 (Wm.H.) II. Annie2 (Wm.H.) VI. George2 (Wm.H.J III. Elizabeth2 (Wm.H.) VII. Tandy2 (Wm.H.) IV. Susan2 (Wm.H.)

I. Mollie Holman2 (Wm.H.) m'd William Johnson, brother of John Johnson and son of Isaac Johnson. Children were: 1. HezekiahS (Wm.H.) 5. Sallies (Wm.H.) 2. ElizabethS (Wm.H.) 6. PollyS (Wm.H.) 3. Annie3 (Wm.H.) 7. William3 (Wm.H.) 4. Martha3 (Wm.H.) S. CharlesS (Wm.H.)

III. Elizabeth 2 (Wm.H.) third child of William Holeman and Susan Thompson m' d John A. Johnson who was her cousin, son of John Johnson and Mary Atkinson. Children were: Othaniel and Jane. [ 135) IV. Susan Holeman2 (Wm.H.) m'd .... Britt. Children were Annie and others. 1. Annie3 (Wm.H.) m'd Thomas P. Holeman, children were: 1. John Britt4 (Wm.H.) 5. Nancy4 (Wm.H.) 2. Robert4 (Wm.H.) 6. Mary4 (W m.H.) 3. Menis4 (Wm.H.) 7. Susan4 (Wm.H.) 4. German4 (Wm.H.) 7. Susan4 (Wm.H.) m'd Jesse Gibson. Children were: 1. Ellen5 (Wm.H.) 2. Mary Johnson5 (Wm.H.) . 3. Susan Callie5 (Wm.H.) Second wife had children German, Robert and Emily. (The parents of Jesse and James Gibson were Andrew Gibson and Sarah Johnson3 (Isaac/.) She was fourth child of John Johnson.) 3. Susan Callie Gibson5 (Wm.H.) b. Jan. 8, 1856 d. May 10, 1904. M'd Miles Hassel Yerby d. Nov. 10, 1900. Lived near Lebanon, Tenn., for years and later in Ala. Children were: 1. Jessie6 (Wm.H.) 2. John D. 6 (Wm.H.) 3. Wm. E. W.6 (Wm.HJ 4. Daisy6 (Wm.H.) 5. Florence6 (m.H.) 6. Annie6 (W m.H.) 7. Hassel6 (Wm.H.) 1. Jessie6 (Wm.H.) m'd William D. Mercer July 24, 1879. Lived at Egypt, Texas. He died May 21, 1881. One child: Sarah Agnes7 (Wm.H.) m'd James Martin of Cole­ man, Texas where the family lived. Children: Francis and Walter. Jessie Yerby's second marriage was to Edward R. Crocket. Children were: 1. Callies (Wm.H.) 2. Marys (Wm.H.) 3. Edwards (Wm.H.) 2. Marys (Wm.H.) m'd James Bell. They had one child. Husband soon died and wife lives in Coleman, Texas, with her parents. 3. Edwards (Wm.H.) was an aviator. Had three citations for bravery during first world war. Was gassed and died in army hospital. [ 136] 2. John D. Yerby6 (Wm.HJ m'd Gabral Bulloch. Both died. Had one dtr. Rosabel. John D. had been Super­ intendent of city and county schools of Montgomery, Ala. twenty years before his death. 3. William E. W. Yerby6 (W m.H.) m' d Mabel Taylor who d. 1900. They had two dtrs., Mabel and Susie. Latter d. 1924. Mabel 7 (Wm.H) m' d James S. Lawson and have one dtr. Susie Marie, b. June 30, 1930. These live with William E. W. Yerby who owns and runs "The Watchman.'' This paper has a large circulation in Alabama. Is a popular and helpful publication.

(Family record of William Holeman and much of / ohnson was taken from papers of Susan Callie Yerby and her dtr.)

( 137] SONS OF GRIFFITH WEAKLEY RUTHERFORD

ROBERT WEAKLEY RUTHERFORD A S THE NAME of Griffith Weakley Rutherford had been fi changed when a child from Robert Weakley, he gave the name to his first son. Colonel Robert Weakley must have re­ mained a friend through all these years. 3. Robert Weakley3 (Gen/ G.R.) lived his first years in and near Lebanon, Tenn. In the Capitol Library, at Nashville, ((Military Annals of War of the States," is found Robert W. Rutherford, Private Company I, Seventh Tenn. Cavalry, R.F. He fought in the battle of Chickamauga, 1863. In Lebanon Court house is found a m' g. certificate, Robert W. Rutherford to Harriet Jane Pursley, Oct. 2, 1844. She was dtr. of Bryson Pursley and his first wife, Harriet Johnson. They had one child called Billie who traveled· through Texas con­ stantly. First wife d. soon and second m' g. was to Harriet Harsh, dtr. of Dr. Philip Harsh of Nashville. This couple moved to Texas and returned to Tenn., on Sept. 1, 1854 to visit, also to make final distribution of his father's estate. Robert Ruther£ord and Swift Dew were executors. Mr. Ruth­ erford started back to Texas Sept. 25, 1854 via Memphis, then on a boat to New Orleans, thence to Galveston and then to his home in Benton, Texas. Mrs. Rutherford stayed to be with her parents when her first baby came. The little girl was named Madalena (for Mrs. Ruther£ord' s mother) and d. in infancy. [ 138] Mrs. Rutherford remained with parents for some months, then she and little Billie returned to Texas. Three other dtrs. and one son were born. 1. Lillie4 (Gen'/ G.R.) 2. Harriet4 (Gen'/. G.R.) 3. Cheselton Cathey4 (Gen'/ G.R.) 4. Mary4 (Gen'/ G.R.) 1. Lillie4 ( Gen' I G.R.) m' d Rufus Alcorn who with his par­ ents had gone from Wilson Co., Tenn., to Texas. This couple had several children, among them was a son named Forrest Rutherford. 2. Harriet4 (Gen'l G.R.) Not m'd. 3. Cheselton Cathey 4 (Gen'J G.R.) no record. 4. Mary4 (Gen'J G.R.) m'd .... Childress who was a promi­ nent manufacturer in Dallas, Texas, where they lived. Har­ riet Harsh Rutherford remained a widow many years after the death of her husband, then m'd Mr. T. J. Allcorn (father of Rufus) who had been successful in business both in Texas and Lebanon. He was elected Clerk of County Court in Lebanon, 1815, and held other public offices in Wilson Co., Tenn., before going to Texas. (See Goodspeed' s tr History of Wilson Co.")

CHESELTON CATHEY RUTHERFORD 4. Cheselton Cathey Rutherford 3 (Genl.G.R.) called Celley by intimates. In the Military Records of Tenn. for War of States may be found the following, "Rutherford, C.C., First Lieutenant Company B., Field Staff of Genl Wheeler-died of wounds received in action." Was in Third Tenn. Cavalry di­ rectly under Col. James W. Starnes, in his regiment. These were part of Gen'l Bedford Forrest's cavalry in the Confeder­ ate Army. A Mr. Coles of Memphis, when an old gentleman stated: ul was a member of Company B, and with C. C. Rutherford when he was killed. Fort Donelson was surrendered by its commanders to Gen'l Grant, but Gen'l Forrest declined to sur­ render and was cutting his way out with his cavalry when C. C. was killed, having been wounded the day before. This was the ( 139] bravest man I ever knew: had no fear of death or any living thing. He was wounded and, knowing death was only a mat­ ter of a few moments, commanded his men to leave him so they could escape capture or death. He was buried on the battle field." Another eye witness to his bravery and death was Mr. Pay­ ton Carver who was immediately under him, and later married his widow. He said, "C. C. Rutherford was the most dignified officer I saw during the entire war. Was an unusually hand­ some man, rode well, kept himse\f and horses in perfect con­ dition. Always led his men, and had the unbounded respect and admiration of them." An interesting story is given by his son Griffith. "The bully of the town of Lebanon had been very loud in proclaiming his strength, and said he was the bravest man in the state. My father called him to his office, locked the door, threw the key out of the window, put two knives on the table, and said, 'Take your choice, there will be no one to interfere. You have in­ sulted me, we will settle these loud claims of bravery.' Where­ upon Mr. Bully apologized, and thereafter conducted himself in a more subdued manner.,. During the summer of 1887 Griffith was on the street of a Texas town, when a man approached him, and asked, "Are you Celley Rutherford's son?" Then told the above story, and of­ fered him any possible help and hospitality in his power while in the city, saying, Hyour father was the bravest man I ever knew, there is nothing I would not do for his son." Of course he proved to be the bully of long ago. C. C. Rutherfora died Feb. 1862. Married Amanda Harsh daughter of Dr. Philip Harsh of Nashville born 1835, died July 4, 1887. Married 1857. They lived in Lebanon, Tenn., and had two sons, 1. Philip Harsh, 2. Griffith, named for each of their grandfathers. The second marriage of Mrs. Ruther­ ford was to Mr. Payton Carver, after which they lived in Wil­ son (:ounty near Mt. Juliet. The sons became farmers in middle Tenn. Later, both went to Texas. [ 140) 1. Philip Harsh Rutherford4 (Gen'l G.R.) b. Mch. 15, 1858 d. Dec. S, 1914 at Geiger, Ala. M'd Mary Martin b. Sept. 8, 1868 m'd 1890. Was dtr. of Mr. Joseph Martin of Sumner Co., Tenn., whose family came from N. C. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Chenault family who had migrated from N. C. and were of French descent. Most of Philip Rutherford's life he was a farmer. Several of his children became interested in the dairy business and lived in Texas. Children were: 1. Homer Harding5 (Gen'l G.R.) b. July 22, 1892. M'd Mildred Paddock July 14, 1922. She b. July 10, 1899. Children: 1. Jeanette6 (Gen'l G.R.) b. June 24, 1923. 2. Sarah6 (Gen'l G.R.) b. Nov. 15. 1924. 2. Nannie Bel15 (Gen'l G.R.) b. Feb. 14, 1894 d. in Nashville 1906. 3. Emma Louise5 (Gen'l G.R.) b. Mch. 22, 1896. M'd Joseph Emmett Finn Sept. 17, 1924. He was b. Aug. 8, 1893. Children were: 1. Gene Rutherford6 (Gen'l G.R.) b. Sept. 25, 1925. 2. Glen Douglas6 (Gen'l G.R.) b. Aug. 23, 1928. 3. John Bells (Gen'J G.R.) b. Dec. 5, 1929. 4. Amanda Catherine5 (Gen'l G.R.) b. Mch. 20, 1899. M' d Percy Barnabas Johnston July 4, 1920. He b. May 2, 1897 d. in Fort Worth Texas Aug. 6, 1925. Children were: 1. Billie Howe6 (Gen'J G.R.) b. Aug. 19, 1921. 2. Perry Rutherford6 (Gen'l G.R.) b. Dec. 23, 1922. 3. Alma Lucile6 (Gen'l G.R.) b. June 24, 1925. 5. Philip Horace5 (Gen'/ G.R.) b. Jan. 17, 1902. M'd, Evelyn Williams June 29, 1926 who was b. Mch. 28, 1902. 6. Joseph Cheselton5 (Gen'/ G.R.) b. Dec. 20, 1904. 7. Martin5 (Gen'l G.R.) b. Apr. 2, 1908. 8. Mary Bell5 (Gen'l G.R.) b. Apr. 24, 1911. 2. Griffith Rutherford4 (Gen'l G.R.) second son of C. C. Rutherford was b. 1860 near Nashville, Tenn. M'd Mary Rollins of Columbia, Tenn. Farmed in middle Tennessee for years, later in Texas and was one of the first to prove the Panhandle of Texas was good farming land. At one time he had extensive lands under cultivation. Also had invest­ ments in Mexico. As he grew older he did some interesting work as bridge builder in Arkansas. Spoke of himself as a ( 141] "Bible man" and tried more than most Christians to live according to his interpretations of its teachings. He and his wife had thirteen children, Lydia, Sarah, Margaret, and Mary. Two m' d. Margaret died young. The sons are Griffith, Almon, Rollins, For­ rest, Thomas, William, Royal and Fairfax. One died in infancy. Two of these are professors in Colorado and several are farmers and raise fine stock.

GRIFFITH RUTHERFORD Ill 5. Griffith 111 3 (Gen/ G.R.) was fifth child of Griffith Weak­ ley Rutherford and wife Elizabeth Johnson. Lived a while in Smith Co., then in Wilson. Later, financed by his brother-in­ law Nathan Harsh, he gathered all possible information con­ cerning the parents of Gen'l Griffith Rutherford, their starting to America, dying at sea; about the coat of arms embossed on some silver that had been saved. He gathered every possible evidence to gain recognition in Scotland. He went to New Orleans to take a vessel, but had yellow fever, and recovering found all his money and papers had been stolen. Returning home he was so discouraged and broken in health that death soon followed. Griffith 1113 (Gen'/ G.R.) m'd Mary Irene Lambeth and had two dtrs: 1. Lucy4 ( Gen' I G.R.) never m' d. Became educator and portrait painter. 2. Griffith called Gippy4 (Gen'l. G.R.) m'd Professor Wil­ meth who had a school in Wilson Co., Tenn. Then superin­ tendent of schools in Dallas, Texas. Later moved to Mexico where both he and his wife died. Mary Irene Lambeth Rutherford conducted a school in Wilson Co. for young ladies after the death of her husband. There she educated and supported her daughters. Mr. Lambeth, her father, was a scholar and inventor. The most notable invention was a saw set, much needed in those days. He demonstrated its practicability before some friends. A travel­ ing salesman saw it, copied the drawings, hurriedly had it patented in his own name thereby making a fortune. Mr. Lambeth received nothing from his important invention. ( 142] JOHN ALFRED RUTHERFORD 6. John Alfred3 (Gen/ G.R.) sixth child of Griffith Weakley Rutherford lived in Lebanon. Educated there. One of the older men of Lebanon told the writer of his unusual bravery. In Lebanon Court House land grant books are these entries: "John Alf red Ruther£ ord sold land to Paulding Anderson 1860-6 E.2 144. To Vincent Compton ( 1860-6) ." Another tract of land to Anderson. Also other trans£ ers. In the Military Annals of Tennessee at the Capitol Library, Nashville, this entry appears: "Rutherford, John A. Pri. Com­ pany F.45 Tenn. Infantry Tenn. Volunteers. Was later with Starns regulars. Wounded in the thigh which forced retire­ ment for a while, but as soon as possible he joined the forces again. He had a slight limp the remainder of his life. Mar­ ried Sarah Harsh Guggenheim Chapman. She had one little dtr. Rosa Guggenheim whom he helped to rear. Had no chil­ dren but those of Rosa he loved and regarded as his own. He died in Lebanon and was bur. in Lebanon cemetery, near his wife. For children of Rosa Guggenheim Fakes see Sarah Harsh in notes on Harsh family.

( 143] ?.3 DOCTOR PHILIP HARSH AND DESCENDANTS rr1 have ever had a pleasure in obtaining any little anecdotes of my ancestry." BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.

HILIP HARSH VON OPPENHEIM ( see diploma) spent P his childhood at Uppenheim near the Rhine river where his family lived. His father was a man of considerable means. Uppenheim is still a thriving city. His father being German and his mother French, he became familiar with both languages as he grew up and after reaching America learned to speak English with no foreign accent. Mrs. Sarah Rutherford, daughter of Doctor Philip Harsh wrote: "I have heard my father say that Marshal Ney was his uncle, and it was through his influence that he went with Napo­ leon." Some of the older grandchildren remember hearing the same statement. Napoleon called Marshal Ney "the bravest of the brave," and gave him many estates and noble titles. In rrMemoirs of Marshal Ney," published by his family in London 18 3 3, there is recorded his sister's second husband, who bore a French name. The writer has letters from Princess Joa­ chim Napoleon Murat, now living in Paris ( 1932), who is a descendant of the Marshal. Her records give account only of the second husband of this sister. She writes: "There may have been another sister who did not come to Paris. 'W' e have a record of the French line only." The writer thinks this sur­ mise is correct, having read several articles that suggest it, but has no recorded positive proof. [ 144] From an oil p~1inting Dr. Phillip Harsh

All historians agree that Marshal Ney's family lived at Saarlouis in the Saar Basin, which was only seventy or eighty miles from the Harsh estate. Also that the Marshal had several sisters, also a brother who fought under Napoleon. Philip then only thirteen years of age joined his uncle when Napoleon and his army were on their way to Russia. The sol­ diers were very fond of him calling him their mascot. One day when his uncle was in the tent of Napoleon, young Philip was sent there with a message and Napoleon said to this mar­ shal, "what a fine lad your nephew is. I wish to Heaven I had a son like that." How proud the boy was to have had such commendation from those lips that he thought almost sacred. His hero worship grew even greater and this remark was a source of pride and inspiration all his life. As Napoleon's army pushed on toward Moscow young Philip was with them and at the burning of the city, was in­ jured by a burning timber falling on his shoulder, the scar of which he carried to his grave. On the return march Napoleon had him ride constantly close to his side on one of the three white horses retained for his personal use. This was a great joy to the young boy. The family still prize the meerschaum pipe given him by Napoleon at that time. Not long after Philip's return he and a younger brother with two other boys went skating on the Rhine river, the ice gave way, and the two friends in front were drowned. As their father had forbidden their skating, saying the ice was too thin, he flogged Philip and his brother severely. From mortification and pain of their punishment and distre~s at the loss of their companions, these two boys ran away from home, following the Rhine river to its juncture with the Marne, then on to Paris. There the boys were separated from one another. The younger remained, and later was heard of as a wealthy and broad minded philanthropist. Philip came to America, stories of which had stirred his imagination. He stopped in Pennsylvania. The story of how he earned his first n1oney ran something like this as he told it to his grandsons. When he left the ship, ( 145] his hair hung in curls to his shoulders as was the custom in Germany. The boys on the street jeered at him and he deter­ mined to have it cut. Entering a barber shop he ordered it off, though in fear and trembling for he did not know but what he would be jailed for debt, as he had not a cent. The barber asked: "Do you want to sell your curls?" There was a price named, and Oh Joy! some money in his pocket. Philip made his way to Pottsville, Pennsylvania, where he fell in love with Madalena Kaehler, one of the twin daughters of -- Kaehler, who owned a thriving harness business. On asking for the hand of his daughter the answer came; eel want my daughter to marry a professional man, a doctor or a law­ yer." The young lover answered, ccall right, I will become a doctor.'' Then he returned to Germany. He must have worked and studied hard, for a diploma from the medical college of the University of Giessen Germany testiJies to his graduation in medicine, obstetrics and surgery in 1820 when he was twenty-three years of age. The young people were married soon after his return to America and set­ tled for a time in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pa. At about this time he drove to New York City. There a Dutch farmer offered him forty acres of land, which is now in the heart of the financial district, straddling Broadway at Wall Street, for the horse and buggy he was driving, and $10.00 to boot. He afterward said he had the dollars but not the sense. He had his naturalization papers taken out in 1833 at Phil­ adelphia. In this he swore that he fiad lived in this country three or more years before his majority. He lived in Harris­ burg for a short time during 1839, then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, where even in those early days there was a homeopathic medical college under the leadership of Dr. Piute. He took this course, remaining two years, then went to Nashville, Tenn. The first city directory of Nashville was issued in 1844. It gives his office and home address. Doctor Harsh was the first physician to practice Homeopathy in the South. His success in treating Asiatic cholera during the epidemic of 1849, attracted [ 146) attention to himself and inspired confidence in the new treat­ ment. Doctor William Dake soon made Nashville his home. These two became lifelong friends, and each practiced in the family of the other. Walter Dake, then only a lad, was shot in the head and all physicians thought death was certain. At the urgent request of his father Doctor Harsh operated and re­ moved many buckshot from the boy's brain. All thought this a marvelous piece of surgery and it gave Doctor Harsh much prestige as a surgeon. Brain operations were rare in those early days. When Doctor Walter Dake grew to manhood he became one of the leading physicians of Tennessee. Doctor Dake showed unbounded gratitude throughout life to the pre-eminent surgeon and any of his descendants. Recently Doctor Walter Dake was appealed to by the American Homeopathic Medical Association, headquarters New York City, for a piece of wood grown at the home of Dr. Harsh, for a gavel to be used at the national convention of that association, in memory of Doctor Harsh. It was first used at a convention in Kansas City, and loud cheers came from that body of men, assembled from all over the country, when they learned its history. Interested in new ideas, medicines and methods, Philip Harsh had a diploma from Melius Academy, Louisville, Ken­ tucky, in medicine and obstetrics, dated December 15, 1851. Seldom failing as diagnostician, and inspiring confidence in his patients, he was unusually successful in family practice. The writer has had letters from older men of Nashville, one saying: "I have always been proud to know Doctor Harsh officiated at my birth." Another wrote: 0 He cured me of a severe linger­ ing illness for which I shall ever be grateful." Still another: "It always made my parents, and we children, feel better just to see his buggy stop at our gate, for we knew we soon would be really well." During the numerous cholera epidemics in and around N ashille the success of Doctor Harsh seemed uncanny, and his [ 147) power of endurance limitless. He had an article put in the daily papers telling all who cared for his services to get his medicines which they could find at all drug stores,-the poor without charge. These were to be taken when the first symp­ toms of cholera appeared. He would see them as soon as pos­ sible after notification. He lost but one case, that of a man who died within an hour after reaching him. Doctor Harsh was a most devoted husband and father; never permitting his public practice to interfere with the care of his family; or his home to keep him from outside patients. During one of the worst cholera epidemics, his oldest daugh­ ter, Mrs. Drifoos, living in Lebanon, Tenn., sent a servant tell­ ing her father her little daughter was desperately ill, and begged him to come to her at once. He 1ordered the man to return, ride as fast as possible, but to stop every five miles and order fresh horses for Dr. Harsh, who would be along shortly. When he reached Lebanon the little girl had died, and the two other children were ill. He told the grief stricken mother she would have to leave the little one to be buried without her, and go back with him immediately. The children were too ill for him to leave and he had so many sick patients in Nash­ ville he could not remain away. Doctor and Mrs. Harsh had their home on Cherry Street, Nashville until 1860, when he bought a country place in what afterward became known as East Nashville. With a keen love of the artistic he beautified it with many unusual flowers, shrubs and fruit trees. How the grandchildren loved to go there, stay­ ing days at a time! Every evening "Grandpa" would tell por­ tions of thrilling continued stories of real life. When they be­ gan the study of botany, geology, astronomy, history or other subjects at school their surprise was great on learning how much they had gained through his interesting stories. A sister came from Germany to make Doctor Harsh a visit. The parents had long been dead and she brought some keep­ sakes, among them the meerschaum pipe the Emperor had giv­ en him. She had gotten as far as New York City on her return ( 148) trip, where she met a gentleman also named Harsh; she mar­ ried him and remained in this country. During the year 1872, after Nathan Harsh had gone to New York City to live, another Nathan Harsh visited him and found he was a cousin of Doctor Philip Harsh. This Nathan Harsh was a wealthy man and had two beautiful daughters. One married a St. Louis banker and the other a·New York man. These are the only relatives, save descendants, the family have ever known. Dr,. Harsh always had good health and was in perfect phys­ ical condition when an accident occurred that ended his life. The Republican Banner of Nashville, July 28, 1870, published this item CCMasonic Notice: Members of Cumberland Lodge No. 8 F. & A. M. will meet this morning at 9 o'clock to attend the funeral of our deceased brother Doctor Harsh.'' He was buried in the Nashille cemetery, and later, his wife by his side. Editorial from Nashville Republican Banner July 28, 1870: "Death of Old Citizen." 'We learn with sincere regret that the venerable Dr. Harsh, who was thrown from his buggy last Monday, July 25th, died yesterday morning July 27th, at 2.30 o'clock, from injuries re­ ceived. The splintered shaft of his buggy pierced his lungs. Dr. Harsh was one of our oldest citizens, being in Nashville and vicinity for better than a quarter of a century. He leaves a widow and ten children to mourn the irreparable loss of a kind and affectionate husband and father. The deceased was widely esteemed by his fellow citizens, as a just and honest man, and a true citizen. His funeral will take place from the family resi­ dence in Edgefield this morning, to which his friends and ac­ quaintances are invited to attend." Executor's sale was advertised in Nashville Republican Ban­ ner for August 5th, 1870. George Harsh and Laban A. Truett, executors. Thus passed a great physician and a pre-eminent surgeon, an active Mason who knew nothing of boasting, a man with a fine sense of humor, great personal magnetism, deep sympathy and world-wide interest. ( 149]

Jruntral Jmritatfpn

The friends and acquaintances of DR. P. H.4.RSH, are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral at his residence near Edgefield, to morrow at 10 o'clock, A. M. NASHVILLE, ]ULY 27TH, 1870.

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Diploma to Phillip Harsh from GiesseJZ U. GermaJZy, 1830

Diploma to Phillip Harsh from Melius University, Louisville, Kentucky

Translation of Diploma from University of Giessen, Germany. · 'In the trust that God may ordain this occasion to be happy and ausp1c1ous; · 'By the Royal Authority of our most serene and powerful Prince and Ruler, Ludwig, Landgraf of Hesse, the most munificent and indul­ gent supporter of the University of Giessen; ·'Under the Rectorship of the excellent and most Reverend Rector Carl Ferdinand Palmer, Doctor of Sacred Theology and Philosophy and Full Professor of Theology, who transmits his authority to confer degrees to the illustrious and learned Ernest Ludwig Wilhelm Nebel, Doctor of Medicine and Philosophy, Physician to H.R.M. the Prince of Hesse, Full Professor Knight of the Order of Ludwig of Hesse and member of many scientific societies; "By decree of the entire academic senate, and particularly of the worthy Faculty of Medicine; "The lawfully appointed Dean George Wilhelm Balser, Doctor of Philosophy, Medicine, Surgery and Obstretrics, physician to H.R.M. the Prince of Hesse, full Professor of Medicine and Knight of the Order of Ludwig of Hesse, has bestowed this day upon the noble and learned PHILIP HARSH VON OPPENHEIM after having tested in severe examination, pa~sed "summa cum laude," his great knowledge and skill in medical lore, the highest honors of the degree of Doctor of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics, with all the immunities, prerogatives, rights and privileges pertaining thereto, in accordance with the precedent established by our forefathers. "In token whereof we have affixed the major seal of the University this the fourth day of July 1820."

Translation of Diploma from Melius College of Medicine. "To all those to whom this letter may come GREETINGS: PHILIP HARSH who was present in our school and whose knowledge of medicine as publicly tested Dec. 15, 1851 DOCTOR OF MEDICINE by us, the Dean and Board of Trustees and professors of this Academy on March 2nd, 1850 he was made Doctor of Medicine by us and endowed with all the privileges appertaining to this rank­ which thing we decreed. Be it made known and witnessed by own hand and the seal of the college affixed to this diploma. Louisville, Ky. Dec. 15, 1851...... Scribe ...... (Secretary) ...... ' ' [ 151] DR. PHILIP HARSH DESCENDANTS Philip Harsh born 1797 at Uppenheim on the Rhine in Germany, died near Nashville, Tenn., July 27, 1870. Married lv!adalena Kaehler, born 1802 at Pottsville, Pa., died Nash­ ville, 1882. Both buried in Nashville cemetery. She was one of twin sisters. The Kaehlers were from Holland and were very early settlers in Pottsvjlle, Pa. The father owned a large harness business. The mother was seal ped and some of the first children were killed by the Indians. Children born to Philip Harsh and Madalena Kaehler Harsh were thirteen, ten reared to maturity: I. Eliza2 (Dr.P.H.) VI. Louisa2 (Dr.P.H.) II. Nathan John2 (Dr.P.H.) VII. Harriet2 (Dr.P.H.) III. George2 (Dr.P.H.) VIII. Sarah2 (Dr.P.H.) IV. Caroline2 (Dr.P.H.) IX. Amanda2 (Dr.P.H.) V. Killian2 (Dr.P.H.) X. Clara2 (Dr.P.H.)

I. Eliza2 (Dr. P.H.) first child b. 1822 in Pottsville, Pa. M'd Leopold Drifoos, a nat~ve of Denmark. They were m' d in . Lebanon, Tenn., lived the remainder of their lives and were buried there. Mrs. Drifoos buried August 2 3, 1889. Services by J. W. Fitzgerald. Mr. Drifoos was largely responsible for the building of the first brick church in that town. It was of the Presbyterian faith of which both were members, he being an elder for many years. By 1850 he had become a prominent businessman and accumulated quite a fortune for those early times. Children were: L Caroline3 (Dr.P.H.) 3. Alice3 (Dr.P.H.) 2. George3 (Dr.P.H.) 4. Harry3 ( Dr.P.H.) Others cl. young.

1. Caroline3 (Dr.P.H.), called "Callie" lived all her life in Lebanon. M' d Dr. A. F. Claywell, a dentist, reading was his hobby. He was always admired and respected in the com­ munity. Both b. in Lebanan. They had two daughters reared mostly by their grandmother. Their mother d. when they were children. These were: 1. Margaret4 (Dr.P.H.) m'd Dr. J. W. Cowan and d. 1919. ( 152] 2. ~nnie4 ( Dr.P.H.) m' d Prof. Philip Shook of San Antonio, Texas, who is an educator. Had four children. 1. Margaret5 ( Dr.. H.) m' d Jack George. Has two dtrs. Home in Texas. 2. John5 (Dr.P.H.) m'd. Has two children. 3. Margaret Caroline5 (Dr.P.H.) m'd Jack Calhoun and has one dtr. named Margaret. 4. Philip5 (Dr.P.H.) m' d a Texas girl and lives in that state. 2. Georges (Dr.P.H.) b. in Lebanon and lives several miles out from there. He became a properous farmer. Children were Lee, Alice, Frank, Harry, Mary Nell, Caroline, Elizabeth and Eugene. 3. · Alicea (Dr.P.H.) d. at ·about the time of maturity. 4. Harry3 (Dr.P.H.) m'd Miss Demeric Bernet of Kentucky. Lives in Nashville. Had one dtr. Demeric, one of the belles of Nashville, who m'd Dr. Jack Witherspoon of that city and had children, Demeric and John. Harry Drifoos is a successful business man and built up a profitable stove manufacturing business. Later joined the National Cash Register Co. force and shortly became an officer. II. Nathan John2 (Dr.P.H.) was b. at Pottsville, Pa., April 11, 1824, d. New York City, July 5, 1873. Mrs. Harsh was of the Lutheran faith and all the children were baptized into that church. Mr. Nathan Harsh as a young man went with his parents to Lebanon, Tenn., and was educated to be a physician and surgeon, but was too sensitive to suffering so became a mer­ chant. He acquired money, lands and slaves through his marriage, traded the slaves and lands back to his wife's family, keeping only as many as were needed for the house and grounds, and acquired instead, city property in Lebanon, Murfreesboro and Nashville, where he conducted a wholesale hardware business. During the War of the States all his stock was confiscated by Federal soldiers. Although in miserable health, never robust, he organized a company to join the Confederate army but was too weak to go. His men urged him not to try it, saying they would fight [ 153) doubly hard. Filled with patriotism he could not remain in­ active long and as soon as he could travel, drove through the country, even as far as lower Texas, gathering money, mules and horses to send General Lee's army. Finding this of much help, he continued until Lee's surrender, returning home only for brief visits. After the war Mr. Harsh continued his business at SO Broad Street, Nashville, adding to his stock government supplies no longer needed by the army. This was done in connection with his brother George. During the summer of 1871 he opened a store of the same kind in New York City, leaving his brother in charge at Nashville. As Mr. Harsh had a keen mind and was educated in both English and German and was a far seeing business man, both stores were successful. At his death, only 49 years of age, he left a considerable fortune for his family. He died July 5, 1873 from wounds received during a gun­ powder explosion in his New York store. The three older sons were injured, Forrest blinded. Both stores were sold and the children went back to the old home in Tennessee. Nathan Harsh m' d Mary Jane Rutherford at the home of her parents near Lebanon, October 3, 1849, where she was born 1830. This home was seven miles from Lebanon on the old road leading to Cairo. jl)!(arrtage inuh HKnow all men, that we, Nathan Harsh and Allen W. Vicks of the County of Wilson, and State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the sum of twelve hundred and fifty dollars, to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, and each and every one of us and them, both jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. This third day of October 1849. "The condition of the above obligation is such, that where as Nathan Harsh hath prayed and obtained a license to marry Mary Jane Ruther{ ord be an actual resident in the County [ 154] aforesaid, and there shall not hereafter appear any lawful cause why the said Nathan Harsh and Mary Jane Rutherford should not be joined together in Holy Matrimony as husband and wife, then this obligation to be void and of no effect; other­ wise to remain in full force and virtue. Nathan Harsh A. W. Vicks" Above paper was still in Court House Lebanon 1932.

Mrs. Harsh was educated at Abby College in Lebanon, also in Nashville. Even after all these years, the older members of the family comment on her perfect English and aristocratic bearing. Her husband said of her that she was the most democratic of aristocrats. She was daughter of Griffith Weak­ ley Rutherford and granddaughter of General Griffith Ruther­ ford. See Rutherford sketch. This couple lived in Nashville a -few years where two of their children were born. Then they bought a place six miles out and there built a handsome house, colonial style. Aside from the beauty of the location, one reason for the purchase of this place was that neither Mr. or Mrs. Harsh liked the idea of sending their children from home for their education. The home joined the grounds of Minerva College, which after the war became known as Hope Institute. This high class college for girls was headed by Mrs. and Mrs. Talbert Fanning. It also served as a church of the Christian faith where Mr. Fanning preached. Such men as Alexander Campbell and David Lipscomb were often in the pulpit. Just beyond Hope Institute, Mr. Jackson Fanning conducted Franklin college for boys and young men. Mrs. Harsh was remarkably self-sacrificing towards her own family, and that of her husband, and had many more calls on her time and energies from the latter. All during the war she shared her home with some of these, the men being at the front defending their country. They loved her with an unusual devo­ tion and Captain George Harsh often said, holding to the [ 155] opinion until his death, that Mary was the finest and best woman he had ever known. She was always helpful to the poor and needy. During the war she had the more substantial vegetables planted in quantities that she might have something for those in need, the older slaves helped and would not leave, even after they had been freed. Many times the Federal soldiers camped on the front lawn and demanded food until there was absolutely nothing left for the family. Several times the half drunken ((Blue Coats" tried to break in the house but Mrs. Harsh, with unusual courage and quick wit, managed to keep her household from harm. The war left so much distress ~nd heartbreak among the people that the gentlemen of the neighborhood felt the need of some sort of relaxation. A race course was constructed at the home of Generals Jackson and Harding, where their friends drove their own horses to sulkys. Prizes were offered, but there was no betting. These races were made festive occasions, the ladies enjoying them as well as the men. Mr. Harsh won among other trophys, a handsome tea service which is still cherished in the family. Mrs. Harsh died October 10, 1869. Both Mr. and Mrs. Fanning said there was more grief at the death of Mrs. Harsh, throughout the country, than had ever been shown for any person. Husband and wife bur. in same grave in Mount Olivet cemetery near Nashville. October 10, 1870 Mr. Harsh m'd Harriet Lewry of Phila­ delphia, Pa. The next summer they moved to New York City. No living children by this marriage. After his death she re­ turned to Philadelphia and that remained her home until February 21, 1931 when she passed to her reward at the age of eighty-three years. Nathan J. and Mary Rutherford Harsh left eight children: 1. Sarah Eliza3 (Dr.P.H.) 2. Sophie Rutherford3 (Dr.P.H.) 3. Dtr. d. in infancy. 4. Madalena3 (Dr.P.H.) [ 156] Sophie R. H. Edmonds, in 1934. Before her death, she was the oldest living descendant of Griffith lfl'eakley Rntherford and Dr. Phillip Harsh

5. Harry Lee3 (Dr.P.H.) 6. Griffith Rutherford3 (Dr.P.H.) 7. Forrest Rutherford3 (Dr.P.H.) 8. Mary Rutherford, called Minnie .... 3 (Dr.P.H.) 9. George Rutherford3 (Dr.P.H.)

1. Sarah Eliza3 (Dr.P.H.) b. Mch. 5, 1851 in Nashville d. July 5, 1878 in same city, bur. Mt. Olivet cemetery near Nash­ ville. M'd 1867 to James Dunn Averitt of Hartsville, Tenn. who d. Dallas, Texas 1894. He was a son of Richard Averitt. Children were: 1. Eugene who has children and lives in Nashville. 2. Earle is in railroad business. Has two dtrs. address Mayfield, Ky. 3. James Dunn Jr. d. in infancy and bur. Mt. Olivet Cemetery beside mother. 2. Sophie Rutherford3 (Dr.P.H.) b. Nashville Dec. 19, 1852; educated at Hope Institute. M'd at home Feb. 1874 to Cyrus Walker Edmonds. She had a gift for friendship and was an unusual home maker, who, besides bringing up her own five children, tried to be a mother to her younger brothers and sisters, orphaned so young. Died in Memphis 1937. Bur. Elmwood cemetery beside her husband and son Norfleet. Mr. C. W. Edmonds, b. Oct. 1851, d. April 1910, was a son of William Thomas Edmonds and Mary Walker Edmonds who lived near Memphis. They both died when he was a small child and he was reared by his uncle, Alex Edmonds. Mr. Edmonds was one of those sweet, kind, generous natures whom every one loved ·and respected. He was an elder in Linden A venue Christian Church for many years and was an honored member of the Masonic order and certainly carried out its teachings in his life. For some time he was one of the Memphis City Commissioners and did much to purify its politics. He was a member of the Board of Education of the city schools. When a young man soon after the war, he was riding home at about dusk and was accidentally shot through the head. Some of the skull was removed and a silver plate inserted. This eventually caused his death, which occurred on a visit to [ 157) friends in Mississippi. He was so beloved that the president of the Illinois Central railroad sent a special train down to bring his remains back to Memphis; on it were some of the most prominent men of Memphis who were his friends. Buried in Elmwood cemetery.

"A Tribute of Respect to the Memory of C. Walker Ed­ monds adopted by the Board of Directors of the North Mem­ phis Savings Bank."

in IJllemnrtam

"C. WALKER EDMONDS departed this life on the sixth day of April, 1910, an honored citizen of the city of Memphis. He had served as one of its councilmen, and was at the time of his death its commissioner of finance. He possessed to a rare degree all the qualities and attributes needed to make him of inestimable value as a public official. ''His nature was such that he attracted all men to him. He was characterized by unbounded kindness and gentleness of spirit. Those in trouble and affliction sought his aid and advice. It was with a feel­ ing of absolute confidence that all who needed a friend and adviser called upon him. Whether it was a widow, in her loneliness, or the orphan, or the unfortunate, who came for assistance and comfort, each left his presence with the sense ·of having obtained sympathy and wise counsel. His generous heart went out to all those who needed him. He was an untiring worker, and a very large part of his work consisted of labors of love. He was of that kindly disposition which knew no sacrifice, of time or energy, too great to be made for friendship, s sake. He was generous, but not wasteful; strong and assertive without oppres­ sion or arrogance, and a consistent Christian without dogma. "While we pay this tribute to the memory of our friend from a broad and impersonal view of him as he stood in our community, it is as one of our board of directors, that we think of him with the greatest affection. He was always faithful in his attendance here, always buoyant in his optimism, wise in his counsel and honest in his convictions. This bank was to him a foster child. He had attended its birth, had guarded and encouraged its first footsteps as it went forth to take its place in the world of finance. He had felt a great pride in its growth, and watched its steady forward stride with pardonable pride. To him as much as any other person was due this success. ( 158] · ·Resolved, That we shall miss him at this board, miss his good advice, miss his hearty welcome and his encouraging farewell, miss his assuring confidence, and, most of all, miss that loving friendship which he felt for each of us . .. With deep sympathy we place this tribute of respect and devotion in the hands of the family of our departed brother and direct that a copy of same be spread upon our minutes."

· ·Henry Craft, Chairman .. W. T. Overton · ·H. T. Bruce, Committee.''

Children of Mr. and Mrs. Edmonds were:

1. Mary Lucile4 (Dr.P.H.) 2. William Alexander4 (Dr.P.H.) 3. Edward Norfleet4 ( Dr.P.H.) 4. Mydelle4 (Dr.P.H.) 5. Camille Walker4 (Dr.P.H.)

1. Mary Lucile 4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Memphis, edu. there and at Hollins, Va. M'd Monroe Frederick Dobbins of Baltimore, originally of Kentucky. They lived in Baltimore, also New York City for some time, then returned to Memphis. No children. Mr. Dobbins is in insurance business. Mrs. Dobbins has great capacity for making and keeping friends. 2. William Alexander4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Memphis Feb. 28, 1880 where he grew to manhood. Then went to St. Louis and learned much of the shoe business through Roberts, Johnson & Rand, shoe manufacturers. When they opened a factory in Hannibal, Mo. he joined the force there. In 1906 he started a shoe factory in Milwaukee in connection with his Uncle George Harsh under the name Harsh & Edmonds Shoe Co. In this they were successful. Later established Allen-Edmonds Shoe Co. Remained in Milwaukee in shoe manufacturing business. Mr. Edmonds had a fine baritone voice and derived much pleasure from his music. Did much toward building and maintaining the East Side Church of Disciples in Milwaukee. M' d 1903 Hybernia Booker in Brownsville, Tenn. (b. Dec. 18, 1880) She was talented in music. Dtr. of William Branch Booker, b. in Amelia Co. Va. M' d Harriet Hybemia Wills, b. 1863 in [ 159] Brownsville, Tenn. These Bookers trace their ancestry as far back as 1648 in England. Children are: 1. Mydelle Booker5 ( Dr.P.H.) 2. Mary Elizabeth 5 ( Dr.P .H.) 3. Cyrus Walker 115 (Dr.P.H.J

1. Mydelle Booker5 {Dr.P~H.) b. Dec. 15, 1905 in Han­ nibal, Mo. Edu. at Milwaukee Downer and Smith col­ leges. Member of Junior League. M'd May 26, 1928, Joseph Warren Simpson. Father, same name, m' d. Miss Charlotte Flanders. They have always lived in Milwaukee. Joseph Jr. in banking business. Have two children: 1. Charlotte Edmonds6 (Dr.P.H.) b. May 11, 1930 in Milwaukee. 2. Joseph Warren Simpson III b. 19346 (Dr.P.H.) in Milwaukee.

2. Mary Elizabeth5 (Dr.P.H.) b. 1908 in Milwaukee. Edu. Milwaukee Downer and "Students Art League," N. Y. City. Too active and ambitious to live entirely a social life she conducted a "Gift" shop in Milwaukee. M' d William English Walling II of Winnetka, Ill. Nov. 24, 1934, b. 1907. Edu. Harvard. Followed his father's footsteps in banking business. Live north of Chicago. Father was b. May 23, 1878. Mother, Fredericka Haskell Walling of South Carolina, b. Dec. 10, 1880. M'd Dec. 25, 1902. Children are: 1. Ann Rutherford6 (Dr.P.H.) b. Dec. 28, 1937 in Chicago. 2. William English 1116 (Dr.P.H.) b. June 3, 1939 in Chicago. 3. Cyrus Walker5 (Dr.P.H.) b. March 26, 1913. Edu. Country Day School, Milwaukee and Cornell University. Was in mercantile business in Chicago until 194 2 then moved to Louisville, Ky. M'd June 19, 1937 to Margaret Anne Barney, b. Dec. 19, 1915. Dtr. of John Barney and Hazel Bray Barney. All these of Milwaukee. Have son: William Alexander II, 6 (Dr.P.H.) b. Jan. 31, 1941 in Chicago. 3. Edward Norfleet4 (Dr.P.H.), third child of Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Edmonds, b. Memphis June 10, 1883, d. Feb. 28, 1903 bur. Elmwood cemetery. Had a .fine baritone voice and sang ( 160] · with remarkable feeling and understanding for one so young. Was a young man of much ability and promise. 4. Mydelle4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Sept. 1885 in Memphis where she has always lived. Paid especial attention to music and did good work at Bohlin-Muser Studio, also in New York City. M'd June 1905 Edward Robertson Barrow of Memphis formerly of Baton Rouge, Louisiana where his parents lived. Mr. Barrow is in cotton seed and oil refining business. Has offices in three states. One dtr. to this union: Lucile Robertson° (Dr.P.H.) b. Jan. 2, 1908. Finished her edu. traveling in Europe. M'd James Hunter Lane a Memphis attorney, b. July 20, 1900. Children are: 1. James Hunter Jr. 6 (Dr.P.H.) b. July 6, 1929. 2. Mary Mydelle6 (Dr.P.H.) b. March 24, 1931. 3. Lucile Barrow6 (Dr.P.H.) b. Sept. 21, 1937. All born in Memphis and live· there. 5. Camille Walker4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Dec. 5, 1892. School in Memphis. Finished her education traveling in• Europe. June 10, 1914 m'd Murvin Terry Harmon in Memphis, who took B.A. at Chicago University. His father is a Doct~r of Divinity in the Baptist faith. They lived in Glencoe, Ill. for a while. Later, when the Kiekhaefer Box Factory opened an office in Cincinnati Mr. Harmon joined them there. Children: 1. Sophie Edmonds5 (Dr.P.H.) b. June 10, 1915. Edu. Cinn. M'd Clifton Duncan Jr., Dec. 11 ,1937, son of Clif.. ton Duncan and Mabel Armstrong, his wife, all of Cincin.. nati. Dtr. Sophie Edmonds b. June 13, 1941. 2. Murvin Terry Harmon Jr.5 (Dr.P.H.) b. Apr. 27, 1920 Evanston, Ill. M' d Hope Heather of Alton, Ill. Live in Cincinnati. 4. Madalena3 (Dr.P.H.) fourth child of Nathan Harsh b. home place six miles from Nashville April 26, 1856. Edu. Hope Institute. Never married. Spent most of her life in philanthopic work and for years traveled from city to city try­ ing to have the Bible read in public schools. Succeeded in some places. Died in Redlands California Jan'y 1941. Bur. there. 5. Harry Lee 3 (Dr.P.H.) fifth child of Nathan and Mary Rutherford Harsh, b. Jan. 10, 1859 near Nashville, d. Feb. 2, 1930 in Memphis, b' d Mount Olivet near Nashville. Edu. Franklin College and New York City where he learned the ( 161} German language. Was with Milburn Gin and Machine Co. in Memphis for some years. Went to Birmingham where he made a considerable fortune during the land boom but lost it when the wild speculation subsided. Studied commercial law. Latter part of his life was public accountant doing business mostly in Arkansas and Mississippi with headquarters in Mem­ phis. M'd Sallie Lesueur at her home in Nashville. Dtr. of Edwin and Mary Mosely LeSueur. Latter was of same family as Chief Justice John Marshall. LeSueur family came from France in the early days. Mr. and Mrs. Harsh had one son d. in infancy, and two dtrs: 1. Alice LeSueur4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Sept. 9, 1890 in Birmingham, Ala. ·where she has lived. Graduated Bristol School, Wash­ ington, D. C. 1909. Abbott Academy, Andover, Mass. 1913, Smith College B.A. 1917. Certificate from the Sorbonne in Paris 1924. At Columbia University received M.A. 1929. Taught at Peace Institute, Raleigh, N. C., Howard College, Birmingham, and since has been head of dramatic depart­ ment of Lulie Compton Seminary in Birmingham. Member of American Association of University Women. 2. Mary Rutherford4 (D,.P.H.) b. Oct. 5, 1893 Birmingham. Five years at Abbott Academy, Andover, Mass. B.A. from Smith 1918. Certificate from the Sorbonne in Paris, 1924. Columbia University M.A. 1929. Teacher of French at Lulie Compton Seminary and head of French extension work of the University of Alabama. Member of American Association of University Women. Lives in Birmingham. 6. Griffith Rutherford3 (Dr.P.H.) sixth child of Nathan Harsh b. at home place near Nashville, Sept. 30, 1860, d. at Birming­ ham July 5, 1934. Was at Franklin College under Prof. Jack­ son Fanning. Graduated Fogg High School, Nashville, taking 11th and 12th grades in one year and winning highest honors. At Vanderbilt University law department he took the two year course in one and won the founders medal for excellence, June 1881. Was 21 in September of that year. Among his class mates was W.R. Chambers who for years was dean of the law college of Cumberland University in Lebanon. Mr. Chambers said to the writer in 1933: "Griff's was a mag~ificent brain; [ 162] his mind would stand more punishment than any I have ever .t0.,own.L.. ,, Griff Rutherford Harsh and Nathan Harsh, a cousin, went West and were among the first at the Coeur d'Alene gold fi:elds in northern Idaho. Owned one of these mines. While there he learned the Chinook language, which is the trade language of the numerous tribes in that section. Adopted Birmingham as his home in 1886 where he began the practice of law. Through the years had several partners. His son Griffith had been with him some years before his death. Mr. Fitts, a one time partner, now of Washington, D. C., said of him: uHe was the greatest lawyer in the South, but too self-effacing to put himself before the public.'' G. R. Harsh had from his arrival always been a leading spirit in the Christian Church in Birmingham, giving much time, thought and financial support. An Elder for more than thirty years in this congregation. He was also a Mason. He had the greatness which is made by blending the faculties of a fine intellect with exhalted Christian character. Quoting Judge Robert J. Wheeler of Birmingham: 'tThurs­ day died the Hon. G. R. Harsh, much beloved and honored member of the Birmingham bar. It may be said of Mr. Harsh that he was in no sense an ordinary man, he was truly outstand­ ing when viewed from many angles. As a lawyer he was decidedly eminent, his knowledge of law was both compre­ hensive and profound ... It is widely recognized, that due to his masterful handling of hundred~ of important cases before the appellate courts, those tribunals were induced to adopt many of his views and theories of construction both of the law substantive as well as procedure; especially was this the case with damage suit law. All who truly knew him recognized in this eminent man a great, humble, child-like spirit-a spirit like unto the Man of Galilee, who came not to be ministered unto but to minister. A great lawyer-in many respects the greatest among us-has fallen."

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Griffith has left us, His spirit has fled, Heart strings are broken, We grieve for the dead.

Memories remain with us, With us to the end Of a kind, helpful fat her, Husband, brother and friend.

Christlike his spirit, Brilliant his mind, His judgment wise and lofty Season' d with Jove for mankind.

Tranquil his presence And soothing his manner Always holy peace came there. Evil faded under his banner.

W~ miss him beyond measure For his smile was like the sun. Would we have him still with us? No, his earthly work is done. M. R. H. LONG.

[ 164] 6. Griffith R. Harsh3 (Dr.P.H.) m'd Nov. 17, 1889 Alice Moseley LeSueur, Nashville, sister to the wife of his brother Harry. She graduated from Peabody Normal of Nashville. D. Jan. 28, 1926. Their two sons were born and have always lived in Birmingham. 1. William LeSueur, and 2. Griffith Rutherford Jr. Second marriage to Martha McCartney of New Castle, Vir­ ginia, July 14, 1927, who was an educator. Other members of her family followed same profession. 1. William LeSueur4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Nov. 25, 1891. Edu. City Schools, Washington and Lee University, Law College of U. of Ala. Was for awhile in his father's law office, but later became an architect. M'd June 20, 1916 to Miss Eliza­ beth Foster of Birmingham. Children are: 1. William LeSueur Jr.5 (Dr.P.H.) b. May 24, 1917. 2. John Foster5 (Dr.P.H.) b. March 3, 1919. 3. Elizabeth5 (Dr.P.H.) b. Dec. 10, 1921. 2. Griffith Rutherford Jr. 4 (Dr.P.H.) b. June 27, 1894. Edu. Public schools and University of Ala. Has always been in his father's office. Firm name Harsh and Harsh. Went over seas during World War as Lieutenant and soon was sent to train­ ing camp for heavy artillery and was so proficient he became an officer in that branch of the army. Was fortunate in receiv­ ing no injuries. M' d Miss Mary Sibley of Birmingham, Oct. 14, 1920. To this union came Jane LeSueur b. July 27, 1921 and Griffith Rutherford III b. Jan. 9, 1924. 7. Forrest Rutherford8 (Dr.P.H.) named for General Bedford Forrest, b. at home place near Nashville August 11, 1864, died San Angelo, Texas, was buried there 1905. He went with the family to New York, where he lost his eyesight May, 1873, from gunpowder explosion. Went back to old home near Nash­ ville, attended school for the blind, and after finishing the course there went to school for the blind in New York City. Later graduated with honors from Peabody Normal in Nash­ ville. Employed a reader through whom he did his college work. Made warm friends and many of whom read to him all through life. Having an unusually bright mind and reten­ tive memory, he became a remarkably well read person. Pro­ fessor Harsh taught for several years, during one of which he [ 165) was assisted by his wife, Barbara Revel Harsh. Finding teach­ ing too nerve-wracking he entered the furniture business in Memphis where his health failed and ·he went to San Angelo, Texas. Summer of 1887 m'd Miss Barbara Revel of Obion County, West Tennessee, whose father· was a retired farmer, a promi­ nent and highly respected man of that country. At birth of their little son, Forrest Rutherford Jr., the wife died October, 1888. Spring of 1894 he married Miss Amelia Metcalf in Dallas, Texas. She was a native of Tennessee. 1. Forrest R. Jr. 4 (Dr.P.H.) b. in Obion County at his mother's early home October 1888. Lived with his father's sisters in Memphis until his father's second marriage. Gradu­ ated Auburn, Ala., Military College 1909 and, though not 21 until October, was sent immediately by the College to Mobile, Ala. to rid the City of typhoid fever which was then epidemic. In six weeks he had it under control, and very shortly it was a thing of the past. As soon as the World War began he enlisted as Captain, traveled much in his line of duty, also during has vacations. Being unusually fond of animals he had prepared himself for the profession of a veterinary, at which he was so success­ { ul that arrangements were made by the army for him to become a regular M.D. with the rank of Major. From the U.S. Army paper under the title "In Memoriam" by Chaplain C. A. Maher, the following extracts are taken: "There passed away at the Station Hospital (Fort Washing­ ton May 17, 1926) after a long illness~ a fellow officer, Cap­ tain Forrest R. Harsh. He was one of those modest, unassum­ ing men who do their duty because they are in sympathy with and love their work. His greatest ambition in life was to rise in his profession. He was to attend the Army Medical School in Washington, D. C., orders for which were carried in the army papers the week before his death. Though his hopes have been blasted and his career closed by death it is felt his spirit will ever hover over the army he loved so well.,, It is regretted that space does not permit all this beautiful eulogy. At his death two officers were sent from Washington to take the remains back to Arlington, but on account of his wife's preference, he was buried in Selma, Ala., May 1926. [ 166] _.. ,,, ~-. ~\; ~-.... • a' }. •• ·/t-\.., S,·\~ .;:: ·-1_: •.

During the summer of 1912 Forrest R. Jr. m'd Rosamond Rutherford Robbins, b. Selma, Ala. She was a descendant of Col. Chas. Ruther£ ord of S. C., who was active in that state during the Revolutionary War. Their only child was Forrest Rutherford III. 1. Forrest Rutherford 1115 (Dr.P.H.) b. Mobile, Ala., Aug. 9, 1913. Spent most of hjs childhood in Selma. Was Selma's champion swimmer 1929. Spent some time at U. of Ala., then entered West Point Military Academy, August 1934. After finishing there he entered the government aviation service where he was captain. He is now 1942 Squadron Commander at Patterson Field near Dayton, Ohio. 2. Second child of Forrest R. Harsh Sr., 4 (Dr.P.H.) and first of second wife, Amelia Metcalf, was Griffith Ruther­ ford 4 (Dr.P.H.) d. at about fourteen years of age, bur. in San Angelo, Texas where he was born. 3. Mary Lena4 (Dr.P.H.) b. San Angelo, Texas. Edu. San Angelo and Berkeley U. M'd at about 1922 to Kenneth G. Sharp.. Lives at Tucson, Arizona. Son and dtr. born to this union. 4. Francis4 (Dr.P.H.) _fourth child of F. R. Harsh Sr. was born San Angelo, Texas. Attended school there; also U. at Berkeley, Calif. Makes her home in Chicago. 8. Mary Rutherford 3 (Dr.P.H.), named for mother ( called Minnie) b. near Nashville home place March 13, 18-66. At age of ten went to live with sister in Memphis, edu. there at Higbee School, graduated with highest honors 1884. Prepared for Vassar college, but decided to give time to art instead. Worked at Nelson School of Art in Memphis for three years. Later, took courses at N. Y. City College. Author of "General Griffith Rutherford and Allied Families.'' Also short stories and poems. M'd Nov. 15, 1887 to E. A. Long b. Jan. 16, 1863 near Bed­ ford, Indiana. His parents lived all their married lives near Bedford, Ind. David Long b. 1823, his father, came from Vir­ ginja when a small child to Woodford Co. Ky., and soon moved to Indiana. M' d Margaret Fish b. 1829 in Indiana, 1848, whose people had come from N. C. They were cousins. E. Ji .. Long and family lived in Memphis for some time. I-Ie was successful and active in church and Sunday school work; [ 167] his ability in this line was recognized wherever he went. Poor health and business took him to many cities. In New York City he was president of Collier & Long Insurance Co. In insurance business most of his life. Children were: 1. Laurance Rutherford4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Memphis Sept. 1, 1888, d. Dallas, Texas Feb. 11, 1895, bur. Mount Olivet near Nashville. He had an unusually bright mind. 2. Margaret Edmonds4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Memphis August 27, 1889, d. after long illness at home Baxter Springs, Kansas, June 18, 1935. Bur. Mt. Hope near Joplin, Mo. Edu. Mem­ phis and Scovile Classical N. Y. City. Grad. Milwaukee Downer in Milwaukee. Finished edu. traveling abroad. M' d DeWit Clinton MacKallor, Dec. 24, 1912 in Denver, Colo., b. Milburn, N. J. Aug. 1, 1884. Lived much of early life in New York City. Father, same name, came of Scotch ancestry. Related to Clinton family who were prominent in New York in early days. One of Mr. MacKallor' s forefathers was among the crusaders, and he still has a broad sword carried by this ancestor during a crusade which was made early in the fourteenth century. Mr. MacKallor graduated from Colum­ bia U. June 1905 specializing in mining and mineralogy. Went immediately to old Mexico. Was manager of Lluvia DeOro gold mine in Chihuahua:, Mexico, when married. Uprisings soon made life and property unsafe and he and wife returned to the states. Mr. McKallor is manager of mines for Eagle Picher Lead Co. at Joplin, Mo. Lives at Baxter Springs, Kansas. M'd January 1939 to Miss Caledonia Long. Children of Margaret E. Long and D. C. MacKallor were: 1. Laurance Long5 (Dr.P.H.) b. Joplin, Mo. Dec. 11, 1915. Grad. Baxter High School with highest honors May 1933. Grad. from K. U. 1937. Member of Phi Kappa Psi.. Majored in chemistry. Studied same next year at Columbia, N. Y. City. Then three years at Chicago U. studying to be an archeologist. Just before he had finished his thesis to receive doctor's degree he entered the Intelli­ gence Service of the Navy, was stationed at Corregidor, Manila bay and transferred to _Australia just before it fell to the Japanese. 2. DeWitt Clinton5 (Dr.P.H.) b. Nov. 21, 1919 Picher, Okla., d. June 1921, bur. Mount Hope, Joplin, Mo. Truly a lovely child. ( 168) 3. Jules Albert5 (Dr.P.H.) b. March 14, 1924 at Picher, Okla. Grad. with high honors from Baxter, Kansas high school May 1941. Then to K. U. 4. DeWitt Clinton Jr.5 (Dr.P.H.) b. Sept. 21, 1930 at Baxter Springs, Kansas.

9. George Rutherford8 (Dr.H.P.), last child of Nathan Harsh and Mary Rutherford, was born at home place near Nashville, Tenn., September 9, 1868, died August 31, 1921. Geo. Ruther­ ford Harsh entered shoe business with Johnson and Rand after­ wards called International Shoe Company. When they moved to St. Louis he went with them and soon became manager of their shoe factory at Hannibal, Mo. Mr. Johnson said he was the best judge of leather and its adequate value of any one whom he had ever known. During 1906, in connection with W. A. Edmonds he started the Harsh & Edmonds Shoe Factory at Milwaukee. They were extremely successful. When the World War first came Mr. Harsh offered his services, but on account of red tape, was not accepted until inexperienced manu­ facturers had reduced the shoes, both leather and rubber, to such poor fit and quality that a change had to be made. Mr. Harsh righted the trouble as rapidly as possible. He was offered a Major's _commission but preferred to be under no one's authority so remained a private citizen and was a d~llar a year man. The heavy work and anxiety brought on a trouble from which he died at Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore August 31, 1921. From the Memorial adopted by the National B9ot and Shoe Association, at its annual convention held in New York City January 18, 1922, is taken this extraa: ''We the members of the National Boot and Shoe Manu­ facturers Association of the United States desire to express our profound sorrow at the death of our beloved friend and dis­ tinguished associate, George Rutherford Harsh.'' There are several pages recording his work, and concluding with: "his un­ tiring devotion, his patriotic insistence that every one with whom he came in contaa should render the government the [ 169] highest possible unselfish service. This was an influence that permeated every fiber of our trade concerned in furnishing shoe and leather supplies to the government, and will contribute for all time an untarnished halo to the memory of the man.,; There is much more beautiful eulogy, which is signed by J. Frank McElwain, John A. Bush, Frank Rand, John W. Crad­ dock, Committee, and Frank R. Briggs, President of the Asso­ c1at1on. Mr. Harsh married Miss Elizabeth Schwimmer of Louisana, Mo. Children born to them were:

1. Estelle, 2. Sophie, 3. William Alexander, 4. George Rutherford Jr. 1. Estelle4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Sept. 16, 1896 in Arkansas, edu. Milwaukee and New York City. M'd Jack Dissosway and lives in Atlanta, Ga. They have several children. 2. Sophie4 (Dr.P.H.) b. St. Louis d. in infancy. 3. William Alexander4 (Dr.P.H.) edu. Milwaukee and Madison U. M'd a Milwaukee young lady and had two dtrs., who still live in Milwaukee. 4. Geo,rge Rutherford Jr. 4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Milwaukee and edu. there and Atlanta, Ga. Lives in Atlanta, not m' d.

III. George 2 (Dr.P.H.), third child of Dr. Philip Harsh, was born Harrisburg, Pa., April 24, 1827, died Sumner County, Tenness~e, June 26, 1895, near Gallatin. Went with parents to Nashville. Joined American army against Mexico, 1846, in Third Tennessee Regiment as second lieutenant, Ex-Governor Bate being first lieutenant. Served in that capacity until close of the war. In 1850 Mr. Harsh went to Lebanon, and was in grocery business until War of the States. Entered Confederate army as captain of Company E, First Tennessee Infantry with Starnes' regulars. His family have beautiful letters written by him to his wife, showing how lonely and homesick the soldiers became. Those written from Virginia where he was with Stone­ wall Jackson, indicated the hardships and deprivation suffered by the army, and how those courageous spirits oftentimes took their troubles with a jest. He was captured at battle of Shiloh [ 170] Captain George Harsh who established 1nany nzasonic lodges thro11gho11t Tennessee and imprisoned in Nashville for three months. ·Was paroled at Tupelo, Miss., from Company E, 1st Tennessee Infantry (See Reg. Roster, Page 36.) After this he did not re-enter the army. Was taken by his brother Nathan, into his wholesale hardware and government supplies store. This firm became Harsh Brothers and remained so until 1873 when Nathan Harsh died in New York City, and both Nashville and New York businesses were discontinued. In 1874 Captain George Harsh purchased a farm in Sumner County, where he lived the remainder of his life except two years spent in Nashville. -Died there June 26, 1895. Was an active Mason, Knight Templar. Established lodges throughout Tennessee. In 18 S1 Mr. Harsh married Mary Guthrie, daughter of Major Guthrie of Wilson County. She died 1855. No children. During 1856 married Talitha Newby of Smith County, daugh­ ter of James Newby, who is recorded in Wilson (:aunty as living on Round Lick Creek 1798. First corn mill in Smith County was erected (1799) on land now (1940) owned by Rowland Newby. James Newby married Annette Whaley, both English descent. Children were: 1. James, 2. Talitha, 3. Lou, 4. Nack. Mrs. Harsh died December 1877, and is buried beside her husband in Gallatin. At the last, knowing her time had come, she called her children to her separately, and gave each one a personal message, which they have always cherished. Said she had done her best and was not afraid to go. December 1878 Mr. Harsh married Mrs. James K. Polk, whose husband was nephew of United States President of same name. She had one son, of the same name. Mrs. Harsh, born Kirk Edmonds, was daughter of William Thomas Edmonds, and Mary Walker Edmonds, originally from Va., both died near Memphis. Mrs. Harsh was born September 15, 1849, died August 31, 1925, while on a visit to her son Judge Thomas Harsh of Memphis. Also buried beside Captain George Harsh ( 171) in Gallatin cemetery. Children of George Harsh and Talitha Newby were: 1. Mary Annette3 (Dr.P.H.) 2. Philip Whaleys (Dr.P.H.) 3. Nathan James3 (Dr.P.H.) 4. Caroline Eliza3 (Dr.P.H.) 5. Lee Cheatham3 (Dr.P.H.) 6. Georges (Dr.P.H.) 7. R. N. Herbert3 (Dr.P.H.) 8. William Guthrie3 (Dr.P.H.) Children of a second wife were: 9. Louis3 (Dr.P.H.J d. in infancy. 10. Thomas Walkers (Dr.P.H.J 11. Alexander Cyrus3 (Dr.P.H.)

1. Mary Annette3 (Dr.P.H.), first child of Capt. George Harsh and Talitha Newby, b. Smith County, Tenn., Oct. 26, 1855. Edu. Hope Institute under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Talbot Fanning. M'd Nov. 1880 to William Watkins Brown at the Sumner Co. home. D. Sept. 4, 1926 at Winter Park, Fla., where she had gqne to be with her dtr., hoping for better health. Mr. Brown was b. Obion Co. Tenn., Apr. 26, 1858. Taught school for a while, then took a business course in Memphis where these young people met. Lived a few years in middle Tenn., then in Ponca City, Okla. When his health failed they went to Jacksonville, Fla., where he d. Dec. 7, 1927. He was of a jolly disposition and all the relatives loved him. Born to this union were: 1. George Watkins4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Sept. 4, 1881 d. May 9, 1883 in Nashville. 2. William Watkins Jr. 4 (Dr.P.H.) 3. Nathan Harsh4 (Dr.P.H.) 4. Elizabeth Kirk4 (Dr.P.H.) 5. Hazel Talitha4 (Dr.P.H.) 6. Richard Ewing4 (Dr.P.H.)

2. William Watkins Jr. 4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Jan. 27, 1883, Nash­ ville. M' d Nov. 7, 1906 in Ponca City, Okla. to Charlotte Ann Johnston of Ky. and Ponca City. They were living in Florida during the land boom and made a considerable for- [ 172] tune. After some years he went back to Okla. and interested himself in oil leases. No children. 3. Nathan Harsh4 (Dr.P.H.) b. March 8, 1884 in Sumner Co., Tenn. Not m' d. In wholesale grocery business in Jack­ sonville, Fla. Lives 2943 Riverside Avenue. 4. Elizabeth Kirk4 (Dr.P.H.J m'd Aug. 17, 1907 in Jackson­ ville, Fla., to Isiah Johnston. Lived in Jacksonville and Arcadia, Fla. Since 1923 they have lived in Winter Park, Florida. Mr. Johnston is connected with a newspaper and is a member of county school board. Children are: 1. William Allenrs (Dr.P.H.) b. Aug. 1910. Is an educator. 2. Morgan Ward5 (Dr.P.H.) b. 1914. Interested in art. 3. Mary Louisers (Dr.P.H.) b. Jan. 21, 1918. 4. Juanita5 (Dr.P.H.J b. 1922. These all live in Florida. 5. Hazel Talitha4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Apr. 21, 1888, Gallatin, Tenn., d. Aug. 19, 1930 at Walloon Lake, Michigan, at home of her uncle Dr. Herbert Harsh, where she had gone hoping to find health. M'd Arthur B. Chitty in Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 1913. Mr. Chitty is the leading wholesale grocer in the state. In Moravian records in North Carolina written 1 780, translated by Miss Fries mention is made of Benjamin Chitty born 17~3, and his wife Mary. Children of A. B. Chitty and Hazel, wife, are 6. 1. Arthur Jr. rs (Dr.P.H.) entered Sewanee Military Col­ lege Sept. 1932. 2. Mary Annrs (Dr. P.H.) entered· Chicago University 1933. 3. Maria Elizabeth5 (Dr.P.H.) graduated from Jackson­ ville High School 1934. 4. Billy Cooperts (Dr.P.H.) b. about 1920. 5. Hazel Margaretts (Dr.P.H.) 6. Gertrude5 (Dr.P.H.) The sixth child of Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Brown was Richard Ewing4 (Dr.P.H.) b. June 6, 1893 at Castalian Springs, Tenn. M'd Greta Johnson of Alhambra, Calif. 1919. Have four children. Dtr. oldest, and then three sons. Mr. R. E. Brown became pastor of the First Christian Church in Dinuba, Calif.

2. Philip Whaley3 (Dr.P.H.) was second child of Captain George Harsh, born Smith County, Tennessee, 1859, died [ 173] October 1932, and buried at St. Louis. Educated Franklin Col­ lege near Nashville. He took a Bible Course under David Lipscomb, Nashville. Preached in Sumner and Smith counties and later in Nashville and St. Louis. Believed a preacher should be supported by free will offerings and not have a stated salary. As his family grew, he found he would have to go into business and began trading in grain in Nashville. Later went to St. Louis as the scope of that line was broader, and was a success finan­ cially. Last years of his life retired to a comfortable home near Webster Grove, Mo. Married Miss Lizzie Hall, also born 18 59, died December 1932, buried St. Louis. Her father was one of the outstanding men of North Carolina. Went to Sumner County, Tennessee, with her Uncle Richard Hall and his wife Virginia, to whom she was most devoted. Wrote many sweet and touching poems. Was an invalid for many years. Born to this couple were: 1. Virginia4 (Dr.P.H.) 5. Maud4 (Dr.P.H.) 2. Edith4 (Dr.P.H.) 6. Ruth4 (Dr.P.H.) 3. George4 ( Dr.P.H.) 7. Helen4 (Dr.P.H.) 4. Mary Lizzie" (Dr.P.H.) 1. Virginia4 (Dr.P.H.) b. circa 1883 in Sumner Co. Tenn. d. Apr 14, 1933, bur. St. Louis. Grad. City schools, also Wash­ ington U ., St. Louis. Taught for several years, in High School, St. Louis, then retired to help her father and make a home for the family during her mother's long illness. Was president St. Louis branch of American Association of Uni­ versity Women. 2. Edith4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Sumner County, Tenn. Lived there and in Nashville with family-then to St. Louis where she grad. from High School with highest average made in 46 years in public schools. Grad. from Washington U. Mean­ while did much work in music. Taught piano for several years. After death of father ran home farm in connection with its dairy. 3. George4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Dec. 1886, edu. Nashville, Tenn. Was successful business man. Seat on stock exchange St. Louis. Later in Kansas City, Mo. where he was successful in the management of an insurance company. M'd Miss Earl Cousins of St. Louis 1909. Five children to this union: ( 174] 1. Earl5 (Dr.P.H.) b. about 1910 St. Louis. M'd there to . . . . Lund. Have small family. 2. George5 (Dr.P.H.) b. about 1912, St. Louis. 3. William5 (Dr.P.H.) b. 1914, St. Louis. Edu. St. Louis city schools and U. of Mo. Member of that foot ball team. 4. Bettie Prince5 (Dr.P.H.) b. about 1916, St. Louis. 5. Philip5 (Dr.P.H.) 1 4. Mary Lizzie4 ( Dr.P.H.) fourth child of P. W. Harsh b. about 1887 Sumner Co., Tenn. Lived in Nashville and St. Louis with parents. M' d St. Louis to John Hawkins whose father was a newspaper man in that city. Children were: 1. Mary Agnes5 (Dr.P.H.) grad. Washington U., St. Louis. M' d same city 1933. 2. Virginia5 (Dr.P.H.) b. St. Louis. Grad. Washington U. S. Maud4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Nashville. Edu. St. Louis. M'd .... Cook 1915. d. 1933. No children. 6. Ruth4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Nashville about 1894. M'd in St. Louis. Had son and dtr. who were brought up in St. Louis by her sisters, she having been killed in an automobile accident. 7. Helen4 (Dr.P.H.) b. about 1886. Edu. St. Louis. M' d there to Watson Powell-had son and dtr. D. 1917. Son named Watson Jr. 3. Nathan James3 (Dr.P.H.) born Smith County, Tennessee December 2, 1860, died October 10, 1934. Lived with parents some years at Rose Cottage near Nashville, attended Franklin College, Jackson Fanning, principal. During 1874 moved with parents to Sumner county, where he lived as a farmer. Bought the home farm when his father died 1895 and continued its operation. Was for a long time the largest feed an~ livestock dealer in Tennessee. Fattened and sold hogs and cattle to pack­ ers in Nashville and St. Louis. 1932 sold this place and retired to a farm at Hunters Point, Wilson county, Tennessee. Went before State Legislature and persuaded it to provide a hand­ some bridge across the Cumberland at Hunters Point, which has been a great convenience to inhabitants of the region. Married Miss Louise Martin at her home in Sumner Coun­ ty. She died February 1935. Was dtr. of Joseph Martin and Nancy Chenault Martin. Both were originally of North Caro- [ 175) lina ancestry. Born to this couple were eight children-five of whom lived to maturity: 1. Kenneth4 (Dr.P.H.J 4. Louise Brown4 (Dr.P.H.J 2. Nancy May4 (Dr.P.H.) 5. Richard Ewing4 (Dr.P.H.) 3. Joseph Daniel4 (Dr.P.H.) 1. Kenneth4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Oct. 13, 1889 at home near Gallatin, Tenn. Farmed at home place and at Hunters Point. M'd Harriet Young Nov. 8, 1922, who had been a successful teacher. Three dtrs. born to this couple: 1. Sarah Louise5 (Dr.P.H.) b. Nashville May 19, 1924. 2. Mary Ann5 (Dr.P.H.J 3. Harriet Young5 (Dr.P.H.) Aug. 22, 1929. 2. Nancy May4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Jan. 7, 1894. Grad. Howard College Gallatin 1912. Studied voice under Milton Cook, Nashville. M'd at home Dec. 1, 1918 to Albert Timberman of Wilkesbarre, Pa. who was an officer in the army of the first World War. Lived in Wilkesbarre and New York City. No children. 3. Joseph Daniel4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Nov. 3, 1891 at home place near Gallatin, Tenn. M'd Mary Huddleston of Murfrees­ boro, Jan. 1920. Her father is one of the progressive and wealthy men of that city. Mr. Harsh, although especially suited to business, remained a farmer. No children. 4. Louise Brown4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Aug. 2, 1902. Edu. Howard College, Gallatin and in Murfreesboro, also Peabody Normal, Nashville. Studied voice culture in Cincinnati Conservatory and in New York City in 1932 under Madame Schumann­ Heink. M'd at home Sept. 7, 1927 to Prof. Walter H. Adams of Abilene College, Texas, who took his degree of Ph.D. at Columbia 1932. To this pair were born 1. Louise Newby Dec. 3, 1928 at Abilene, Texas. Also other children. 5. Richard Ewing4 (Dr.P.H.J b. Aug. 1906. Grad. Cumber­ land University Law School in Lebanon. Took post graduate course under Judge W. B. Swaney, Chattanooga, Tenn. Prac­ tices law in Gallatin. 4. Caroline Elizabeth8 (Dr.P.H.) ( called Callie), fourth child of George Harsh and Talitha Newby Harsh, was born April, 1865, at Rose Cottage, near Nashville. Moved with parents to Sumner county where she was educated and married Colby Chenault December 1886. The Chenault family came from [ 176) North Carolina about the time Tennessee was opened for set­ tlers; they were originally from Franee. All children were born in Gallatin, Tennessee, tho Mr. and Mrs. Chenault lived much of their lives in Oklahoma City. Children were: 1. Maud4 (Dr.P.H.) 2. Georgia Talitha4 (Dr.P.H.) 3. Jodie Guthrie4 (Dr.P.H.) 4. Will Kirk4 (Dr.P.H.) 5. Hayne4 (Dr.P.H.) 6. Margaret May4 (Dr.P.H.) 7. Fanne Lee4 (Dr.P.H.) 8. Philip Harsh4 (Dr.P.H.) 1. Maud4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Jan. 15, 1888. Lived six months. 2. Georgia Talitha4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Oct. 21, 1889 d. June 1931. M'd Charles F. Thomas who was b. Joplin, Mo. Lives in Texas. One dtr. who also m' d. 3. Jodie Guthrie4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Oct. 16, 1891. M'd Otho Price Hereford of Birksville, Ky. ~ 4. Will Kirk4 (Dr.P.H.) b. 1894. M' d Selby C. Carr, b. South Dakota. 5. Hayne4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Jan. 18, 1897. M'd Alice Gilmore of Castalian Springs, Tenn. Lives in Gallatin, Tenn., where he is in mercantile business. One son. 6. Margaret May4 (Dr.P.H.) b. May 12, 1900 d. Oct. 1940 after long illness. M'd Karl Wehmeyer, 1922. His family moved to Ann Arbor, Mich., in order that their two sons might have the educational advantages of that city. Took his B.A. at U. of Michigan, 1918. Also studied at Glasgow, Scotland and art at Chicago. In advertising business in New York City and Chicago. Had two children b. near Chicago. 1. Karl Jr. and 2. Nancy. Both attended school, among other places Principia school near St. Louis. Nancy gives promise of becoming an artist. 7. Fanne Lee4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Dec. 29, 1902 in Gallatin, Tenn. M'd W. Sherwood Field, related to Marshall Field. Came from Elmira, N. Y. Lived in Grand Rapids, Mich. Received B.A. degree at U. of Mich. 1916. In advertising business. He and his wife make their home near Detroit. Had no children but adopted a son whom they called Colby for Mrs. Field's father. ( 177) 8. Philip Harsh Chenault4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Feb. 3, 1909. Lives with his parents in Oklahoma City, Okla. Devotes his time to music. 5. Lee Cheatham Harsh3 (Dr.P.H.), fifth child of Captain George Harsh, born 1867 or 1868 at Rose Cottage near Nash­ ville. Later moved with parents to Sumner County, near Gal­ latin, Tenn. Educated there except two years spent in Nashville. Mr. Harsh after trying farming in Middle Tennessee for a few years after his marriage, moved to Ponca City, Okla., where he brought up his family. Wife died there and left many sweet poems. Married Fanny Barry, daughter of David F. Barry (born Jan. 1845) and Lutie Chenault Barry born 1846, married November 4, 1869. Mr. Barry had a farm near Gallatin which he supervised; also connected with a bank in Gallatin. Both the Barry and Chenault families were among the very early settlers of Tennessee, coming from North Carolina. Children of L. C. Harsh and Fanny Barry Harsh were: 1. Thankful4 (Dr.P.H.) 3. Lee Cheatham Jr. 4 (Dr.P.H.) 2. David Barry4 (Dr.P.H) 4. Lucy4 (Dr.P.H.) 1. Thankful4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Tenn. Moved with parents to Ponca City, Okla. where edu. M'd Joe Boylan in Oklahoma who has responsible position with Conoco Oil Co., and is Fire Marshal and Director of Safety in Oklahoma City. His father was Samuel H. Boylan, a native of Scotland, who traveled extensively and invented mill equipment for mines. Among other things was a concentrating table for use in smeltering. 2. David Barry4 (Dr.P.H.) b. in Tenn. Moved to Ponca City, Okla. when a child. Is a merchant and trader. Keeps a herd of registered Jersey cattle. M' d Louise Aydelotte of Oklahoma City. The family has one member, on salary, working constantly on the Aydelotte family history. He travels all over this country and Europe doing research work. 3. Lee Cheatham Jr. 4 (Dr.P.H.) m'd. He and wife live in Ponca City. He is an officer in the Conoco Oil Co. at that place. 4. Lucy4 (Dr.P.H.) never m'd. Helps father make a home for the family. Spends much time and effort in church and charity work. [ 178] 6. George Jr. 3 (Dr.P.H.) sixth child of Captain George Harsh and Talitha Newby Harsh, born September 13, 1870. Lived most of his youth in Sumner County, near Gallatin. Received LLD at Cumberland University at Lebanon, Tenn. Selected Memphis as his home and began the practice of law there where he became quite prominent. Is especially well known as an at­ torney who avoids law suits when possible and settles out of court. He and Judge S. C. Williams of Johnson City, Tenn., revised the law code of Tennessee, having been appointed by the state legislature. Married February 6, 1895, to Thankful Barry (b. Apr. 14, 1873). The father of Miss Barry was David Barry (b. Jan., 1845), whose forefathers came from North Carolina in the early days of Tennessee. He lived near Gal­ latin. Ran a farm there and was interested in a bank in Gal­ latin. Mr. Barry married November 4, 1869, Miss Lutie Chenault (b. Feb. 1846). The Chenaults also came from North Carolina and were originally French. Mr. George Harsh and Thankful Barry Harsh had three sons: 1. David Newby4 (Dr.P.H.) 2. George 1114 (Dr.P.H.) 3. James Nathan4 (Dr.P.H.) 1. David Newby4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Sept. 30, 1897. Received his LLD from Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tenn. Went into his father's office where he has continued to practice his profession. M'd Oct. 15, 1919 Miss Helen Russ Westervelt b. June 30, 1899. She lived in Memphis. Children are: 1. Jane5 (Dr.P.H.) b. Sept. 2, 1920. 2. David Newby Jr.rs (Dr.P.H.) b. March 10, 1923. 3. George Westervelt5 (Dr.P.H.) b. Jan. 11, 1925. 4. Ruth Helen5 (Dr.P.H.) b. Oct. 28, 1928. 2. George 1114 (Dr.P.H.) b. Aug. 31, 1904. Received LLD. Cumberland University and returned to Memphis and has remained in his father's office. His home some miles out from the City. M'd June 1929 to Miss Rebecca Malone of Athens, Ala. Has one child, Nancy Barry, b. May 12, 1930. 3. James Nathan4 (Dr.P.H.) b. Dec. 18, 1906. Has become a successful salesman. M'd Nov. 22, 1930 to Miss Anne Crawford of Memphis, b. Dec. 10, 1908. ( 179) 7. R. N. Herbert3 (Dr.P.H.), seventh child of Captain Geo. Harsh. Born December 1872 at Rose Cottage five miles from Nashville. Moved with his parents to Sumner County where he grew to manhood, except two years spent in Nashville. Took his M.D. at Cumberland U. in Lebanon, and was unusu­ ally proficient as a diagnostician. Decided on Oklahoma as a city where a young doctor could win recognition. By ability and hard work soon built up a fine practice, but worked so hard during a flu epidemic, that his health gave way and he was forced to retire and live quietly at a place he bought near Nashville. On this property large phosphate beds were found which he developed, it afterward was managed by his son Marcellus. When the World War came he joined the Medical Corps, which gave him title of Major. After the armistice he retired again to his home near Nashville. Later bought Estelle Springs and established a summer camp for girls. He lived there during summer but had a winter home in Florida. Married Lou Hudson of Mobile, Ala., 1894. Later married Tennessee Lewis. Had three children by first wife: 1. Alliene Hudson, 2. Marcellus George Hudson, 3. Philip Whaley. 1. Alliene Hudson4 (Dr.P.H.) b. July 1, 1896 in Memphis, Tenn. Grad. Nashville public school; also Peabody Normal. Taught several years. Served as Secretary for Y.W.C.A. four years. Studied voice some years under local teachers, taking part in local music festivals and church choir work. M' d Oct. 1928 to William Milton Jackson, reared in Clarksville, Tenn., avocation, art. A World War Veteran. Home in Nashville. No children. 2. Marcellus George Hudson4 (Dr.P.H.), named for mater­ nal grandfather, who was a very useful and helpful citizen in Alabama during the early days of that state. B. Jan. 4, 1900 in Birmingham, Ala. Grad. Sewanee Military Academy June 1918. Member of Harsh Phosphate Co., on Murfreesboro road near Nashville. M'd Dorothy Hamilton of Nashville, June 1929. Born to this union is Ann Hamilton, b. Aug. 28, 1932. There are other children. 3. Philip Whaley4 (Dr.P.H.) b. July 19, 1905 in Nashville. [ 180] Won scholarship from Beaver Dam Academy, Beaver Dam, Wis., in 1926. Went to Chicago University where he took his B.A., M.A. and PhD.; last degree completed 1933. Won Phi Beta Kappa Cum Laude Life Fellowship-1933-1934. Spent several years abroad, mostly in Rome, furthering his knowledge of languages. Held chair of Greek in Alleghany College, Meadville, Pa., year of 1929-1930, supplying during illness of Professor of that department. 8. William Guthrie3 (Dr.P.H.), eighth child of Captain George Harsh, born 1874 Rose Cottage, five miles from Nash­ ville. Educated Sumner County, and graduated in law from Cumberland University in Lebanon. While there became ac­ quainted with Margaret Fite, daughter of Doctor Fite of that city. Later they were married. Mr. Harsh lived only a few years. Took typhoid fever while traveling in the west and died before reaching home. Body was taken to Gallatin, Tenn. where he was buried. 10. Thomas Walker3 (Dr.P.H.), tenth child of Captain George Harsh and second of his wife Mrs. Kirk Harsh, was born 1880, Sumner County. Received his LLD from Cumber­ land University in Lebanon. Began practice of law in Memphis. Was appointed to fill unexpired term of Criminal Court Judge, deceased. Next election gave him that office which he has re­ tained. He is recognized as a fair and just judge, who can not be bought or influenced. The year 1940 marked the end of twenty five years of conspicuous service by Thomas W. Harsh as Judge of the Criminal Court at Memphis and the right of re­ tirement with pay but he foved the work and preferred con­ tinuing in it. A vocation hunting and fishing. Judge Harsh married Miss Mary Reed of Memphis. A daughter born to this union the only child. 11. Alexander Cyrus 8 (Dr.P.H.) born 1882 near Gallatin. Married Henriette Ewing of Nashville. In grain business with his brother Philip, first in Nashville, then St. Louis. Dealt ex­ tensively in grain. Had seat on stock exchange where he was unusually successful. Died in St. Louis in prime of life. No children. [ 181] IV. Caroline3 (Dr.P.H.) fourth child of Dr. Philip Harsh, born in Harrisburg, Pa., circa 1829. Went with parents to Nash­ ville, Tenn. Quoting from a diary kept by her brother, N. J. Harsh, dated December 21, 1854, ((This morning at 9:30 o'clock, L. Stein and Caroline Harsh were married by Mr. T al­ bert Fanning at father's house in Nashville. But a few were invited as the party wished to start quite early to Lebanon. Present were: Mr. Snell, Mrs. Grigly, Mrs. Cabler, Mrs. Har­ riet Rutherford, Miss Young, Mrs. N. Harsh, Miss C. Drifoos, Mrs. Young, Misses A. and C. Harsh, Mother and a lot of youngsters, Mr. Snell, Rev. T. Farming, Dr. Harsh, N. Harsh, L. Stein and Green White." For some time this couple lived in Salisbury, near Lebanon, were there 1855, and later moved to Texas and made Austin their home. Children were: 1. Isaacs (Dr.P.H.J 2. Julia3 (Dr.P.H.J-Educator. 3. Lee3 ( Dr.P.H.) teacher of kindergarten. 4. Philip3 (Dr.P.H.) business man lives in Muskogee, Okla., and has a family. V. Harriet (See Robert Ruther/ ord) VI. Killian2 (Dr.P.H,.) never in good health-not married. VII. Louisa2 (Dr.P.H.) died at age of 65. Buried Nashville cemetery. Married W. D. Cabler manufacturer of saddles and harness. The 1850 City Directory gives his business address 49 N. Spruce St., Nashville. There were five children, all born in Nashville. 1. George who became a physician, 2. Clara­ never married. 3. Powell also a physician. 4. Edward and 5. Ammon, both business men. VIII. Sarah2 (Dr.P.H.) lived most of her life in Lebanon and buried there in 1905. Married a member of the wealthy Gug­ genheim family who lived in Green Bay, Wis. Had one daugh­ ter Rosa. Mr. Guggenheim lived only a few years. Next she married John S. Chapman and lived in Lebanon. He died 1853. Later, Mrs. Chapman was married to J. A. Rutherford. (See f. A. Ruther/ ord) [ 182] 1. Rosa3 (Dr.P.H.) dtr, of Sarah Harsh and Mr. Guggenheim. lived in Lebanon, Tenn. Was edu. and m'd there to Mr. John Matherson Fakes, 1867. He was b. Nashville 1848. Children, all b. in Lebanon were: 1. Sarah Elizabeth4 (Dr.P.H.) 2. Mark G. 4 (Dr.P.H.) 3. Daisy Annette4 (Dr.P.H.) 4. Gertrude Edwards4 (Dr.P.H.) 5. Clarence Darnell4 (Dr.P.H.) 6. Eleanor4 (Dr.P.H.) 1. Sarah Elizabeth4 (Dr.P.H.) won B.A. at Cumberland U., also B.S. from School of Expression, both in Lebanon. For some time was Regent of Margaret Gaston Chapter D .A.R. 2. Mark G. 4 (Dr.P.H.) B.A. from Cumberland, also L.L.D. Is an attorney at Houston, Texas. M'd Miss Annie Wynn in Texas. One son-John Matherson Fakes. 3. Daisy Annette4 (Dr.P.H.) B.S. at "Lebanon College for Young Ladies." Taught Arts and Crafts there. 4. Gertrude Edwards4 (Dr.P.H.) Edu. in Lebanon. Kept in touch with the Guggenheim family. She was named for one of its members. They took her on a long trip abroad. These three sisters have always lived in Lebanon. 5. Clarence Damell4 (Dr.P.H.) m'd Miss Mollie Furman of Raleigh, N. C. Mr. Fakes is a member of firm of Fakes & Hooker of Lebanon, where he has always lived. 6. Eleanor4 (Dr.P.H.) m'd C. W. Hippler, an educator. Both edu. Lebanon. Address (1932) was 1184 N. Minton Ave., Pasadena, Calif. IX. Amanda2 (Dr.P.H.) ninth child of Dr. Philip Harsh, born 183 5, died July 4, 1887. Married C. C. Rutherford by whom she had two sons, 1. Philip Harsh, 2. Griffith. (See C. C. Rutherford) Later became wife of Payton Carver and lived near Mt. Juliet, Tenn., where she died. Children: 1. Hattie) 2. Ernest Carver. 1. Hattie3 (Dr.P.H.), attended Winchester Normal and Fern­ hill College. Taught piano for ten years in Nashville, then graduated in Osteopathy from Kirksville, Mo. Practiced in Columbia, Tenn., for five years then developed heart trouble but grew better and in 1916 m'd Dr. J. H. Martin. In 1921 they moved to Lady Lake, Florida. ( 183) 2. Emest3 (Dr.P.H.) b. at home near Mt. Juliet. Edu. Win­ chester Normal and Fernhill College. M' d and wife died leav­ ing one little dtr. Later m' d a widow with two sons. Runs a farm near Smithville, Mo. not far from Kansas City. X. Clara2 (Dr.P.H.), the youngest child of Dr. Philip Harsh brought to maturity. Married Laban Truett who lived in East Nashville and had a beautiful nursery near his home. Both were killed suddenly in a storm in Nashville where they had lived the latter years of their life for the convenience of their children who were: 1. Madalenas (Dr.P.H.) 6. Amanda3 (Dr.P.H.) 2. Morgana (Dr.P.H.) 7. Nelsons (Dr.P.H.) 3. Caroline3 (Dr.P.H.) 8. Franks (Dr.P.H.) 4. Mamie3 (Dr.P.H.) 9. Enloes (Dr.P.H.) 5. JHarrys (Dr.P.H.) 10. Sadie8 (Dr.P.H.) lHattieS (Dr.P.H.) 11. Margareta (Dr.P.H.) 1. Madalena3 (Dr.P.H.J (called Lena). Had kindergarten school in Nashville. Did much work in Nashville slums. Went to Montgomery, Alabama to be with a friend and was killed in an auto accident. Never m'd. 2. Morgans (Dr.P.H.) in wholesale dry goods business-buyer. M'd and lived in Nashville. He and wife spent winters in Florida. 3. Caroline (Carry) 3 (Dr.P.H.) grew up at the East Nashville home place where she m' d Henry Priest. They lived most of their m'd life in Franklin, Tenn. where two dtrs. were born to them. 4. Mamie3 (Dr.P.H.) at 16 years of age m'd Herbert Bryan and had two sons b. in Nashville. The older one d. in Mem­ phis and the other grew up to be a splendid man. Mr. Bryan b. near Nashville; moved to Memphis to be in furniture busi­ ness. Health soon failed and he lived only a few years. Mrs. Bryan later m'd Dr. R. Moore of Nashville, by whom she had several children. Later they moved to Los Angeles. 5. Harry3 (Dr.P.H.) named by, and a special favorite of his grandmother Harsh, grew to manhood in East Nashville. M' d Miss Annie Bond. They had one son,· Randall who is president of Kentucky University. Mr. Harry Truett had a twin sister named Hattie who d. in childhood. 6. Amanda3. (Dr.P.H.) d. shortly before her contemplated marriage. [ 184] 7. Nelson3 (Dr.P.H.) d. in New York City during 1927. First wife was Miss Louise Allen. Two children, Allen and Mar­ garet. Second wife, Mrs. Sargent, whose first husband was closely related to the portrait painter of same name. 8. Frank3 (Dr.P.H.) lives in Los Angeles, m'd Miss Wilfong of Oklahoma. Has one son, Frank Albert, and two dtrs., 1. Catherine, a prominent aviatrix. 2. Sue Nelson. 9. Enloe3 (Dr.P.H.) m'd Miss Bessie Whiteman, had two chil­ dren. 1. Thomas Enloe killed in auto wreck. 2. Dtr. Marion. 10. Sadie3 (Dr.P.H.) m' d Frank Jackson and lives in Mont­ gomery, Ala. Two sons, Frank J. and Truett. 11. Margaret3 (Dr.P.H.) m'd. Two children, Lawrence and Jeanette. The dtr. m' d E. L. Poindexter and lives in Statesboro, Georgia.

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A delle, 160; William Alexander II, Avery, Waighstill, 24 160 Abernethy, Barbara, 5 Bowman, Margaret, 91, 97; Nathaniel, Adams, Louise Newby, 176; Prof. Wal­ 92; Samuel, 92, 97 ter H., 176 Boylan, Joe, 178 Alcorn, Forrest Rutherford, 139; Ru­ Brandon, Anne, 95; Capt., 33, 35, 56, fus, 139; T. J., 139 57; John, 94, 95, 131; Mary Eliza­ Alexander, Col. Adam, 19, 21; Wm., beth, 95, 96; Richard, 95 36 Brazel, Elizabeth, 98 Allen, Louise, 185 Brevard, John, 14, 15 Allison, Andrew, 10 Britt, Anne, 136 Anderson, Mary, 85 Brown, Elizabeth Kirk, 172, 173; Anthony, Blanche, 93; E. A., 92; H. A., Emily, 84; Geo. Watkins, 172; Ha­ 92; Marc, 93; Pearl, 92; Susan, 91, zel Talitha, 172, 173; Nathan Harsh, 92 172, 173; Richard Ewing, 172, 173; Armstrong, Lt. Andrew, 71, 72; Col. William Watkins, 172; William Martin, 21, 30, 107 Watkins, Jr., 172 Ashe, Col. S. A., 6, 8, 29, 30 Bryan, Herbert, 184; Col., 38 Atkinson, Mary, 132 Bulloch, Gabral, 137 Averitt, Earle, 157; Eugene, 157; James Bullock, Florence, 118 Dunn, 157; Richard, 157 Averyt, Alevyn, 88; Alfred, 87, 89;· Edith, 88; Edwin, 88; Frank, 89; C Gordon, 88; John, 88; Lewis, 88; Cabler, Ammon, 180; Clara, 180; Ed­ Mattie E.. 89; Susie. 89; Talitha ward, 182; George, 182; Powell, Ann, 87; William B., 89; William 180; W. D., 182 w., 89 Caldwell, D., 24 Aydelotte, Louise, 178 Calhoun, Jack, 153 Campbell, David, 60; Alexander, 155 B Carr, Selby C., 177 Carson, Hanna, 83; William, 88 Ball, Columbus, 117; Emerintha Ca­ Carver, Ernest, 183, 184; Hattie, 183; mille, 117; Jonathan, 117; Lucretia, Payton, 140, 183 117; Lucy Angelina, 117; Margaret Caswell, Richard, 15, 24, 25, 28, 30, Chambers, 117; Mary Jane, 117; So­ 42, 56, 57, 609 105, 107 phia, 117; Wm., 117; Wm. Patton, Cathey, Alexander, 82, 95, 98; Alexan­ 117 der, 84, 85; Alexander Blair, 83, 86; Barney, Hazel Bray, 160; John, 160; Alice, 79, 84; Alice Griffith, 84, 85; Margaret Anne, 160 Annie, 86; Blanche, 84, 85, 86; Barrow, E. R., 160; Lucille Robertson, Blanche Elizabeth, 85; Caroline, 86; 160 Edna Carson, 83; Elizabeth, 86; El­ Barry, David, 178, 179; Fanny, 178; sie, 86; George, 78, 130; Griffith Thankful, 179 Rutherford, 80, 84, 90, 91, 97; Beaty, James F., 90; Lewis G., 90 James, 79, 80, 83, 84, 85, 86, 91; James Dickey, 83; Jane, 84, 86; Jane Bell, Harriet, 133; James, 136; Jeffer­ son, 133; Robert, 130 Rutherford, 62, 91, 93; Jethro, 84; John, 83, 91, 92, 97; John Alexan­ Benson, Henry, 84 der, 82; John Griffith, 84, 85, 97; Berry, Cathey, 85; Ernest, 85; James, Locke, 86; Margaret, 83, 86; Mary, 85; James C., 92; Nellie, 85 86; Matthew, 86; Mattie, 85; Me­ Blount, Gov. Wm., 55, 56, 57, 61, 62, lissa, 85; Olivia, 84; Polly, 84, 85; 67, 106, 131 Richard, 83; Rutherford, 84; Sara Bond, Annie, 184 Jane, 84; Sarah, 86; Susannah, 84, Booker, Cyrus Walker II, 160; Hyber­ 90, 91, 97; Tardy, 84; William, 83, nia, 159; Mary Elizabeth, 160; My- 84, 85, 86, 91, 97, 151 [ 189) Chambers, Benjamin, 114, 119; Char­ Davis, Ella, 116 lotte, 134; Christopher Columbus, Dobbins, Major, 10, 78; Monroe F., 117, 118; Cyrus, 114, 115; David, 159 114, 115, 134; Elijah Patton, 97, Drake, Zacharia, 122 102, 111, 114, 115; Elizabeth, 114, Draper, Lyman C., 104 115, 119, 133; Geo. Edward, 117; Drifoos, Alice, 152; Caroline, 152; Henry, 115; Henry Tilson, 114, 115; Eliza, 148, 152; George, 152; Harry, Henry White, 117, 118; Hugh, 133; 152; Leopold, 152 Jackson, 133; James, 133; James Duke, Bettie May, 123; Hart, 123; Rutherford, 117, 118; Jane, 114, Philip, 123; Willie, 123; Willie G., 115, 119; John, 79, 114, 115, 133, 123 134; Louise, 133; Lucy, 114, 119; Duncan, Clifton Jr., 161; Sophie Ed­ Lucy MacFarland 115; Margaret Ag­ monds, 161 nes, 117, 118; Martha, 134; Mary Rutherford, 115, 116; Mattie, 134; E Maxwell, 14, 15, 77, 78, 114; Sam­ uel Davidson, 117, 118; Sarah, 133, Edmonds, Camille Walker, 159, 161; 134; Sophia, 115; Thomas Meacham, C. Walker, 157, 158, 159; Edward 134; Thomas Patton, 117; William, Norfleet, 159, 160; Mary Lucile, 159; 114, 133; William Cathey, 114, 115, Mydelle, 159, 161; William Alexan­ 117; William Wilson, 117, 118; der, 159, 169.; W. T., 157, 171 Judge W. R., 134 Elliott, Glenn M., 123 Chapman, John S., 182; Sarah H. G., Ewing, Henriette, 18 143 Chenault, Caroline, 176; Colby, 176, 177; Fannie Lee, 177; Georgia, 177; F Hayne, 177; Jodie Guthrie, 177; Fakes, Clarence Darnell, 183, Daisy Lutie, 179; Margaret May, 177; Annette, 183; Eleanor, 183; Gertrude Maud, 177; Phillys Harsh, 177, 178 Edward, 183; John M., 183; Mark Chitty, A. B., 173; Arthur Jr., 173; G., 183; Sarah :alizabeth, 183 Billy Cooper, 173; Gertrude, 173; Falls, Capt., 33, 35, 36 Hazel Margaret, 173; Mary Anne, Fanning, Talbert, 155, 156, 172 173; Mary Elizabeth, 173 Farris, Blanche, 85; Dick, 85; Walker, Claywell, Dr. A. F., 152; Annie, 152, 85 153; Margaret, 152 Ferguson, .Allie, 116, 117; Beulah, Ag­ Cole, William Temple, 10 nes, 116, 117; Christopher, 116, 117; Coleman, Elizabeth, 98; James, 86 George, 116; John Bell, 116, 117; Cook, Edna Earl, 97; Jos. T., 97; Thos., Olive Branch 116, 117; Ottway, 117; 97 Thomas, 116; Thomas P., Jr., 117; Cooney, Robt. G., 122 Thomas Patton, 116 Corbin, 65 Field, W. Sherwood, 177 Cornell, Samuel, 8 Findley, Rebecca, 91 Cornwallis, Lord, 42, 43, 45, 51 Finn, Gene Rutherford, 141; Glen Cousins, Earl, 174 Douglas, 141; John Bell, 141; Jo• Cowan, Dr. J. W., 152 seph E., 141 Cox, Ephraim, 9 Fish, Margaret, 167 Crawford, Anne, 179 Fite, Margaret, 181 Crockett, Callie, 136; Edward, 136; Foster, Elizabeth, 165; Jean, 77; Mrs. Edw. R., 136; Mary, 136 John, 85 Frocock, John, 10; W., 10 D Frohawk, John, 65, 104 Furman, Mollie, 183 Dake, Dr. Walter, 147; Dr. William, 147 G Dale, Sara, 90 Davidson, Col., 36, 38, 43, 44, 56, 105, Gallithan, .Annibel, 122; Clara, 122; 106, 130; George, 105; Henrietta, J. R., 122; Minnie, 122; Ruth, 122 117; Sallie Katherine, 117 Gates, General, 40, 42, 44 Davie, Major, 33, 36, 37, 38, 42 George, Jack, 15 3 [ 190) Gibson, Andrew, 132; Ellen, 136; Em­ 16'5; Harriet, 138, 152, 182; Harriet ily, 136; German, 136; James, 136; Young, 176; Harry Lee, 157, 161; Jesse, 136; Mary Johnson, 136; Rob­ Helen, 174; James Nathan, 179; ert, 136; Susan Callie, 136 Jane Le Sueur, 165; John Foster, Gill, Joe, 11 0; Murray Francis, 11 0; 165; Joseph Daniel, 176; Kenneth, Wm. F., 110; Wm. H., 110 176; Killian, 152, 182; Lee Cheat­ Gillespie, James, '57, '58, 59 ham, 172, 178; Lee Cheatham, Jr., Gilmore, Alice, 1 77 178; Lucy, 178; Louis, 172; Louisa, Gostler, Mrs. Elizabeth, 95 1'52, 182; Louise Brown, 176; Mada­ Graf, John, 122 lena, 156, 161; Marcellus Geo. H., Graham, Alexander, 81, 11'5; Blanche 180; Mary Anne, 176; Mary An­ A., 89; David, 73; Edward, 89; Eliz­ nette, 172; Mary Lena, 167; Mary abeth, 65, 79, 104, 115; Elizabeth Lizzie, 174, 175; Mary Rutherford, E., 65, 104, 11'5; Hamilton C., 88, 157, 162, 167; Maud, 174; Minnie 89; James, Jr., 77; James, Sr., 10, 65, (Mary Rutherford), 157, 162, 167; 76, 77, 78, 79, 84, 95, 104, 114, 130; Nathan, 149; Nathan James, 172, Jane, 79; Jean, 79; John, 79; Joseph, 175; Nathan John, 1'52, 153, 154, 46, 47, 48, 49, 52; Lewis M., 89; 161, 171, 182; Nancy Barry, 179; Mary M., 89; Minerva E., 89; Sir Nancy May, 176; Phillip, 138, 144 Patrick, 74; Rebecca, 79, 114; Rich­ to 152, 175; Phillys Whaley, 172, ard, 10'5; William, 73 173, 174, 180; Richard Ewing, 176; Gray, Wm., 21, 25 R. N. Herbert, 172, 180; Ruth, 174; Greene, Gen. Nathaniel, 44, 4'5, 51, 55 Ruth Helen, 179; Sarah, 152, 182; Griffith, Miss, '5, 64 Sarah Eliza, 156; Sarah Louise, 176; Guggenheim, 182; Rosa, 182 Sophie, 170; Sophie Rutherford, 156, Guthrie, Mary, 171 157; Thankful, 178; Thomas Walker, 172, 181; Virginia, 174; William, 175; Wm. .Alexander, 170; William H Guthrie, 172, 180, 181; Wm. Le Hackett, John, 13 3 Sueur, 165; Wm. Le Sueur, Jr., 165 Hackworth, Lou, 86 Harvey, Miles, 24; Col. John, 13 Hagan, Alice, 83 Hawkins, John, 175; Mary A., 175; Hall, Rev. Jas., 19-22; Lizzie, 174 Philemon, 24; Virginia, 175 Halliday, Jasper, 122 Hamilton, Dorothy, 122 Hayes, Clayburn L., 122; Alice N., 122; Hanna, Matthew, 122 Annie Lee, 122; Edith B., 122; Eliz­ Hardin, Capt., 3 5 abeth R., 122 Harris, Major Thos., 105 Heather, Hope, 161 Harmon, Murvin T., 161; Murvin T., Hereford, Otho P., 177 Jr., 161; Sophie E., 161 Herwes, Jos., 24 Harsh, Alice Le Sueur, 165; Alliene Hill, Inez, 123 Hudson, 180; Alexander Cyrus 172, Hippler, C. W., 183 181; Amanda, 140, 152, 183; Ann Holbrook, J as. R., 113; Anna, 113; Hamilton, 180; Bettie Prince, 175; Charles, 113; Howard, 113; Lillian, Caroline, 152, 182; Caroline Eliza, 113; Sue, 113; Willie Maud, 113 172, 176; Clara, 152, 184; David Holeman, Thomas, 127; Annie, 135; Barry, 178; David Newby, 179; Da­ Elizabeth, 128; Elizabeth, 135; vid Newby Jr., 179; Earl, 175; Edith, George, 135; German, 136; Isaac, 174; Elizabeth, 165; Eliza, 152; Es­ 127, 128; James, 127; John, 127; telle, 170; Forrest Rutherford, 154, John B., 136; Morris, 136; Mary, 157, 165; Forrest R., Jr., 165; For­ 136; Marcia, 134; Mollie, 135; rest R., III, 165; Francis, 167; George Nancy, 136; Polly, 135; Robert, 136; 152, 153, 155, 170, 171, 172, 174, Robert, 136; Susan T., 135; Susan, 175; George, Jr., 172, 179; George, 136; Tandy, 135; Thomas, 136; Wil­ III, 179; George Rutherford, 157, ham, 127, 134, 135 159, 169, 170, 173; George Wester­ Holland, Benj., 81; Judith, 81, 103 velt, 179; Griffith Rutherford, 157, Hooper, Wm., 24 162, 163, 164; Griffith Rutherford, Howell, Anne, 88; James, 86, 88 Jr., 165; Griffith Rutherford, III, Huddleston, Mary, 176 ( 191] Hudson, Lou, 180 Lazenby, Lois, 90 Hunt, Col. Andrews, 1 S Lea, Henry C., 89; Mattie A., 90; Mary B., 90; Serena M., 90 I Lee, Chas. S., 90; Chas. S., 90; Eliza­ Innis, 65 beth, 90; Mary A., 90; Col., 51 Isaacs, Col., 42 Lenoir, Capt. Wm., 21 Le Sueur, Alice M., 165; E. M., 162; Sallie, 162 I Lewry, Harriet, 156 Jackson, Anne F., 87; Boswell, 87; Lincoln, General, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 Frank, 185; Wm. M. J., 180 Locke, Annie, 96; Anne, 97; Anne, 98; Johnson, Alma L., 147; Annie, 135; Blanche R., 91, 97; Elizabeth, 94; Billie Howe, 141; Charles, 135; Dan­ Elizabeth, 97; Francis, 9, 10, 33, 46, iel, 128; David, 128, 129; Edna, 133; 77, 80, 84, 86, 90, 91, 92, 95, 96, Elizabeth, 132; Elizabeth, 133; Eliza­ 97, 98, 105; George, 94; George, 96; beth, 135; Elizabeth, 81, 120; Fanny, Griffith, 111; James, 96, 97; Jane, 133; Greta, 173; Gray, 133; Harriet, 96; John, 94, 96, 97; Matthew, 9, 138; Hezekiah, 135; Isaac, 126, 127, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 27, 30, 34, 35, 129, 131; Isaac, II, 128, 129, 135; 36, 46, 67, 78, 83, 94, 95, 97, 106; James, 34, 35, 127, 128, 129; James, Matthew, II, 96; Matthew, III, 97, 129, 131; James, 132; Jane, 135; 98; Matthew, IV, 98; Matthew, V, Jesse James, 128, 129, 131; Jesse, 98; Margaret, 94, 96, 97, 98; Mar­ 132; John, 12, 14, 15, 42, 54, 55, 57, garet Blanche, 97; Mary, 84, 85, 94, 70, 78, 81, 105, 108, 128, 129, 130, 96, 97; Newton, 98; Richard, 96, 97; 131; John A., 132; Leathy, 133; Robert, 96; Samuel, 94; Thomas, 98; Louise Catharine, 132; Martha, 135; Thomas, 98; William, 94; William, Mary, 81, 108, Mary J., 109; Otha­ 96; William, 97; William, 98; Wil­ niel, 35; Phoebe, 133; Polly, 135; liam, 98; William, 98 Percy B., 141; Perry R., 141; Sallie, Long, David, 167; E. A., 167, 168; Da­ 135; Samuel, 132; Sam, 27; Sarah, vid, 167; Laurance Rutherford, 168; 132; Susan, 133; Thomas, 128, 129; Margaret Edmonds, 168 Thomas, 132; William, 135; Wil­ Luckie, Wm., 11 liam, 128-135; William, 132 Johnston, Charlotte A., 172; Isiah, 173; Col. James, 34, 35; Wm. Allen, M 173; Morgan W., 173; Mary L., McArthur, Major, 38, 39 173; Juanita, 173 MacKallor, Dewitt C., 168; Dewitt C., Jones, Thos., 24; Allen, 24 Jr., 168; Jules Albert, 168; Laurance L., 168 K Malone, Rebecca, 179 Martin, Alexander, 10, 11, 16, 48, 66; Kaehler, Madalena, 146 Francis, 136; James, 136; Joseph, Kellar, Andrew J., 117; Chambers, 118; 141; Josiah, 13, 23; Dr. J. H., 183; And. C., 118; Verdna, 118; Phillip Louise, 175; Mary, 136; Walter, 141 R., 118; Kenneth C., 118 Massey, Adella, 87; Geo, 87; Katrine, Kimborough, John, 9 87 Kinnon, Wm., 13 McCartney, Martha, 165 King, Robt., 10 McDowell, Col., 19, 35, 53, 105 Kirkpatrick, Clifton, 89; Graham 89; McDowell, David, 89; Elizabeth, 89; Samuel M., 89; Mary, 89 Georgia, 89 Kitchens, Dr. C. E., 123; Elizabeth, McFarland, Walter, 119 123; Julia, 123 McFall, Martha, 115 Knight, Thos., 115 McGuire, Nancy, 112 McMillan, Albert, 98; Agnes, 98; Lewis, L 98; Mildred, 98; Robert, 98 Lambeth, Mary I:, 142 McNeill, Rebecca, 88 Lane, James H., 161; James H., Jr., McWhorter, Dr., 32, 40 161; Lucille B., 161; Mary M., 161 Meadow, D. J., Jr., 89; Dan, III, 89; Lawson, Pinkey, 86; James S., 13 7 Clifton K., 89 [ 192] Mercer, Wm. D., 136 Pursley; Alice, 122, 123; Annie, 1--23; Metcalf, Amelia, 166 Brice, 133; Bryce B., 122, 123; Miller, Woody, 133 Charles, 123; Edward Nance, 122, Moore, Daisy Mae, 117; Mollie, 117; 128; Elizabeth, 121; Elizabeth, 122; Dr. R., 184; Maurice, 24 Finley, 123; Griffith A., 121; Griffith Mosely, Albert Graham, 88; Annie, 88; A., 121; Harriet J., 122, 138; Min­ Benj. F., 87; Bethel P., 87; Bethel nie, 122; Mollie, 121; Phillip, 122; P., 89; Blanche A., 89; Charles E., William B., 121, 138 88; Daniel M., 87; Daniel M., 88; Dorman F., 88; Edwin, 88; Ella N., 88; Elijah B., 88; Elizabeth E., 89; R Elizabeth B., 87, 88; Eva May, 88; Ragland, Hardin M., li3 Francis M., 89; Frank W., 90; Gra­ Rawdon, lord, 3 3 ham, 88; Howell, 88; Jennison, 90; Reed, Mary, 182 John M., 88; Jos. Massey, 87; Jos. Revel, Barbara, 166 M., 90; Karl, 90; Kathline, 88; Riddick, H., 87; Mary, 87 Lewis A., 87; Lewis, 88; lewis H., Robertson, Gen. James, 61, 99, 101, 88; L. B., 86; lewis W., 89; Lucy, 107 88; Lula D., 89; Margaret A., 87; Robbins, Rosamond, 167 Maria, 90; Marion, 88; Mary J., 87; Mary R., 90; Mary J., 88; Massie, Rollins, Mary, 144 88; Rebecca, 88; Ruth, 88; Susan, de Rodifard, Hugo, 4, 5 87; Wallace, 90; Walter L., 88; Wil­ Rutherford, Alfred, 80, 81; Alfred, 109; liam L., 87; William F., 88 Amanda C., 141; Blanche, 80, 81, Murray, Amelia, 109; Elizabeth J., 109; 91, 96; Cheselton C., 121-183; Ches­ Francis H., 111; Henry F., 109, 110; elton C., 139, 140; Elizabeth Gra­ James A. N., 109, 110; Paralee, 109; ham, 65, 69, 71, 72, 104, 115; Eliza• Robt. E., 109 beth, 80; Elizabeth, 109; Elizabeth, 112; Elizabeth, 121-124; Emma L., 141; Griffith; 1 to 66, 68, 72, 77, 79, N 80, 83, 96, 97, 98, 100, 102, 104, Napoleon, 145, 146 10,, 106, 108, 115, 131, 140, 141, Nash, Abner, 24 142, 155, 183; Griffith W., 69, 72, Nesbit, John, 130; Wm., 15 80, 81, 120, 133, 138, 142; Griffith Newby, Talitha, 171, 172 L., 109; Griffith Locke, 112, 113; Ney, Marshal, 145, 146 Griffith, III, 121, 122, 142; Harriet, Nolan, Mrs. J. F., 85 139; Henry, 80, 81; Henry F., 5, 64, Norfleet, R. A. 92; Rebecca, 97 70, 83, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, Neil, Thos., 11 107, 108; Henry F., 109; Homer Hard­ ing, 141; James, 16, 33, 35, 36, 64, 0 72, 80, 106; James, 80; James, 109; James, 112; Jane, 80, 84; Jeanette, Oats, James W., 115 141; John A., 112; John Alfred, 81, Osborn, A., 9 121, 124, 143, 182; John of Edgers• p ton, 1, 4, 5; John, 5, 8, 69, 72, 80, 81, 102, 107, 109, 111, 112; Joseph Paddock, Mildred, 141 C., 141; lilly, 139; Lucy, 142; Mar­ Parham, Adella, 87; Ethel, 87; Frank, tin, 141; Margaret, 80, 81, 115; Mar­ 87; Katrine, 87; Mary, 87; Perry, 87 garet, 109; Mary, 139; Mary Bell, Patton, Elizabeth, 114; Jos., 106 141; Mary Jane, 121, 124, 154, 155, Penn, John, 27 156; Nancy, 112; Nannie Bell, 141; Perwn, Thos., 27 Newton, 80; Phillip H., 183, Phil­ Peyton, Lizzie, 123 lip H., 140-141; Phillip H., 141; Pillow, Dr. C., 115 Polly, 112; Robert of Chatto, 1; Polk, Mrs. Jas. K., 172; Wm., 105, Robert Weakley, 121, 124, 128; 106; Thos. A., 9, 16, 106 Sarah, 109; Sarah, 141; Sophie, 121; Powell, W., 175 Susan, 121, 124; Thomas M., 112; Priest H., 184 Wright, 112 Purifey, S., 98 Rutledge, Abram, 86 ( 193] s V Schwimmer, Elizabeth, 170 Vance, Annie E., 122; Edward, 134 Scott, Mary A., 97 Vicks, A. W., 155 Seale, A. L., 90; Dorothy A., 90; Leon C., 90; Minnie M., 90; Myrle E., 90 Seay, Sallie, 132 w Sevier, Col., 56, 57, 61, 109; Val., 109 Sharp, K. G., 167; Wm., 13, 24, 78, Waddell, Maj. Hugh., 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 105, 130 12 Sherouse, Lena, 88 Wallace, Almedia, 90 Shook, Dr. Phillip, 153; John, 153; Walling, Wm. E., II, 160; Anne R., Margaret, 153; Margaret C., 153; 160; Wm E., III, 160 Phillip, 15 3 Sibley, Mary, 165 Walker, Demeris, 133; Wm. E., 133 Simpson, Ann, 126; Charlotte E., 160; Walton, Susan, 89 J. W., 160; J. W., III, 160 Ward, J. B., 123; Duke, 123 Smith, Robt., 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 Washington, Gen. George, 44, 51, 66, Stallworth, Clement, 90; Wm. Lea., 90 67 Stanfil, F. W., 85 Wehmeyer, Karl, 177; Karl, Jr., 177; Steed, Olive, 123 Stenson, Nettie, 123 Nancy, 177 Stein, Isaac, 182; Julia, 182; L., 182; Westervelt, Helen, 179 Lee, 182; Phillip, 182 Wheatley, Col. Robt., 64, 70, 100, 104 Strickland, Columbus, 116; Dixie, 116; Wheeler, Judge, R. J., 162 Elijah P., 116; Gideon, 84; Hugh, White, J ., 62 116; James, 116; Leroy, 116; Lola, 116; Lula, 116; Lydia, 116; Marga­ Whiteman, Bessie, 185 ret, 116; Martha J ., . 116; Minerva, Whiteside, Alice, 85; Griffith, 85; Mil- 116; Patton Lee, 116; Samuel, 116; ton, 85 Sophia, 116; William C., 116 Wilfong, Miss, 185 Williams, Evelyn, 141 T Wilmeth, Prof., 142 Taft, W. H., 132 Wilson, Maj., 35, 36; Sarni., 116 Tarleton, 44, 45 Winslow, M., 9 Taylor, Curry, 116; Mabel, 137 Wood, J. P., 98; Robt., 66 Thermond, Sarah, 86 Wright, James, 81 Thomas, Charles F., 177 Thompson, Susan, 13 5 Wylie, James, 78 Timberman, A., 176 Wynne, A., 183 Turner, Capt. J., 78 Troy, M., 15 y Truett, Allen, 185; Amanda, 184; Car­ ry, 184; Catherine, 184; Enloe, 185; Yerby, Annie, 136; Daisy, 136; Flor­ Frank, 185; Frank A., 185; Harry, ence, 136; Hassel, 136; Jessie, 136; 184; Laban, 184; Madalena, 184; John D., 136, 137; Mabel, 137; Mamie, 184; Margaret, 185; Marion, Miles H., 136; Rosabel, 13 7; Susie 185; Morgan, 184; Nelson, 185; Randall, 185; Sadie, 185; Sue Nel­ M., 137; Wm. E.W., 136, 137 son, 185 Young, Harriet, 17 6

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