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Early County Settlers from TN, KY, VA, etc.
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Early County Settlers from TN, KY, VA, etc.
Posted: 07/12/2019 - 12:01 pm
The original white settlers in the County were mostly representatives of the western migration from the settled southern states. Share and query here if these are your ancestors.

A distant ancestor who was a patriot?
Posted: 09/27/2019 - 10:58 am
Many were descendants of Revolutionary War patriots, that is, they were Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution. To be a member of DAR and/or SAR, one must apply with proof of descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence; including documentation for birth, marriage and death as well as Revolutionary War service. These applications (as well as other information) are found online and include a wealth of genealogy material. Family Search gives an overview.
 
If your ancestors were in America in the 1770’s and thus possibly related to a “patriot,” searching these sites is recommended. However, you really do need to read the “Overview & Help Section” as it is not an easy site to search. Pay attention to the section “Spelling of Ancestor Name” to increase your chances of success.