Descendants of  Isaac Newton "I" Wright and Rebekah Thompson Wright

Generation 1

1. Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1. He was born Abt. 1731 in NC. He died on Oct 18, 1816 in Hall's Hill, Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Ward's Grove, Halls Hill Pike, Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Isaac Newton "I" Wright:

Will of Isaac Wright, Sr.: In the name of God Amen, I Isaac Wright of Rutherford County and State of Tennessee, etc.

First I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Rebekah Wright, the plantation where I now live below the mill, including all the wood land adjoining the same, on the south side of the River, also half the profits of the grist mill, with four Negroes (namely Elam, Inde, Crice, and Anna). Also all the household furniture except two featherbeds here after ____, all the farming utensils, with two work horses and her choice in stock of four cows and calves - four sows and pigs, all the sheep, and on year's provision for the family, the above named negro girl Inde and one hundred dollars in cash I leave to her own disposal, at her death. Be it understood that the boy Elam is to tend the mill at all times when necessary, the above named one hundred dollars he is to have at my death, for his own use. All of the above named property she is to hold during her natural life then to be equally divided among the legatees as hereafter named.

I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Dill five hundred acres of land on Big Harpeth  being part of George Parks five thousand acre survey. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Hannah Statler one half of a tract of land in Davidson County, supposed to contain four hundred acres adjoining Squire Phillip's line.

I give and bequeath to my son Isaac Wright Five Dollars if he attends at the time of division, as I have given him a full share of my Estate in my life time.

I give and bequeath to my son Jacob Wright one negro boy named Allen, also my large still. I give and bequeath to my son Thompson Wright all the land on the north side of River of M. Corkle's line to Bell's line where it crosses the first creek above the mill, thence down the creek to the River, then down the river to M. Corkle's line including the Cotton Machine and all improvements thereon, one feather fed and furniture belonging thereto, two cows and calves also one negro man named Elam after the death of my wife also the place where I now live including all the land adjoining that I have not already made titles to, at my wife's Death.

Also, the whole profits of the saw mill and half the profits of the grist mill from the time of my death, he is to keep the grist mill in repair at his own expense and at the death of my wife the mills with the whole of the improvements in the above named tract to be his own, and sole property. I consider this a full share therefore I do not wish him to have any share in the division of the residue of my Estate.

I give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Brashear one hundred Dollars in cash, at the settlement of the estate with an equal division of my estate that I have not already willed I give and bequeath to my Grandsons' Nathan Brashear and Issac Wright Brashear the interest that I have in a bond on Thomas Search for a certain quantity of land now located on Turnips River below the mouth of white oak creek, to be equally divided between them. It is my will that if my negro man named Sam should wish his freedom at my death, he may have it being hired out until he pays one hundred and fifty Dollars but should he not wish his freedom he may continue as he is my wife's property her life time. I also leave to my wife during her natural life my negro woman named Grace.

It is also my will that ____ of my landed property not willed or disposed of should be sold or disposed of or divided _____ after my wife's death, Bonds, Notes and book accounts together with stock of all kinds, not heretofore willed in this my last will and testament, may be divided at my death.

I do also appoint my son Jacob Wright and my son in law Jesse Brashear, my whole and sole Executors of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills be me made - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the seventh day of February, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred twelve.

Isaac Wright Witnesses: David Phillips, Isaac Jetton, James Neilly

Isaac Wright - NC Continental Line, Revolutionary War. For his services he received a land grant of 365 acres on the East Fork of Stones River at Hall's Hill in Rutherford Co., TN. He was a member of the Order of the Cincinnati. This organization was formed by George Washington. Members were restricted to men who served as officers during the Revolutionary war.

Notes for Rebecca "Rebekah" Thompson:

In the name of God amen I Rebecca Wright of Rutherford County do hereby make and publish this my last will and testament. In the first place I give to my youngest Daughter Rebecca Goodlow my Negro Woman Mary with her two children and all the children said Mary may have hereafter previous to the happening of my death and further my will that all the balance of my Estate shalll be equally divided between my living daughters to wit Hanny Stattler, Betsy Wood and Rebecca Goodlow and it is my will that four of my grand children namely Sevina Posey, Polly Cole, Harriet Hutcherson and Amanda Dill them four and no more shall have their dead mother's equal part equally divided between so that the grand division of my Estate will in four parts. The last named four legatees shall have one part of said grand division the Negroes names to Rebecca Goodloe not taking, into the four grand divisions of my estate. It is further my will that each of my Grand daughters that bear my Christian name shall receive ten dollars each to get a black Dress. It is my will that none of my sons or their children shall have any part of my estate nor any other person but those names in this instrument. I do appoint my Grandson Alfred Miller my lawful Executor to Execute this my last will and testament if in case that Alfred Miller refuses to execute this will I then select David M. Garratt to inventory my estate and receive lawful wages for so doing and then my son Jacob Wright I appoint my lawful Executor that on default of Miller refusing to act. To the above written will I do subscribe my name revoking all other wills by me made. witness my hand and seal this 9th day of September 1835. Rebecca Wright Witnesses: Lewis Jetton, Julia Jones, Rebecca Jetton

Isaac Newton "I" Wright and Rebecca "Rebekah" Thompson. They were married Abt. 1769 in Near Guilford Courthouse, NC. They had 8 children

2. i. Mary "Polly" Wright. She was born on Nov 17, 1770 in Guilford Co., NC. She married Joseph "AI" Dill. They were married on Mar 16, 1786 in Guilford Co., NC.

She died on Jun 07, 1818 in Halls Hill, Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Pitts-Dill

Cem., Hwy 96E, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

3. ii. Hannah Wright. She was born on Jan 16, 1772. She died Nov 1836. Burial in

Botetout Co., VA.

4. iii. Isaac "II" Wright. He was born on Dec 23, 1775. He married Martha Welborn.

They were married on Jun 07, 1800 in Randolph Co., NC. He died Dec 1861 in

Randolph Co., NC.

5. iv. Jacob Wright. He was born on Dec 25, 1777. He died Abt. 1860.

v. Abraham Wright. He was born on Oct 12, 1778. He died 1829 in Lower Country

on Mississippi River.

6. vi. Thompson Wright. He was born on Dec 30, 1779. He married Clementine

Caroline Smith. They were married Abt. 1822 in Hall's Hill, Rutherford Co., TN.

He died on Jun 09, 1834 in Wright's Mill, Rutherford Co., TN.

7. vii. Elizabeth "Betsy" Wright. She was born on Nov 02, 1781 in NC. She married

Jesse Brashears I. They were married on Sep 16, 1802 in Guilford Co., NC.

8. viii. Rebecca Wright. She was born on Dec 13, 1783. She died on Apr 06, 1852.

Generation 2

2. Mary "Polly" Wright-2 (Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). She was born on Nov 17, 1770 in Guilford Co., NC. She died on Jun 07, 1818 in Halls Hill, Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Pitts-Dill Cem., Hwy 96E, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Mary "Polly" Wright:

Joseph Dill put up a dowry of 50 pounds, according to the document also signed by Polly's father, Isaac Wright.

The guardianship of the youngest daughter, Amanda, was given to Jacob Wright who must have been a member of Mary Polly's family. Jacob Wright was also an executor of the will along with the oldest son, Isaac Dill. Joseph freed a Negro woman named Patsy "for kindness to me in my affliction." In the TN Census of 1850, Patsy Dill is listed as living in a household of her own at the age of 65.

Generation 2

Joseph "AI" Dill is the son of Joseph "A" Dill and Mary Ann Ross. He was born Abt. 1760 in MD. He died Abt. 1826 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Pitts-Dill Cem., Hwy 96E, Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Joseph "AI" Dill:

According to oral tradition, the Dill family lived in MD and supported the King of England. Based on the information in the Charleston public records, and the land on James Island, this is probably true. They did not want to be involved in the Revolution. Joseph received an original land grant for 41 acres on May 15, 1789 in Rutherford County (this may have been Wilson Co). This was granted by the hand of Richard Caswell, Governor and Commander in Chief of North Carolina. After the birth of the last child, Amanda, and before Polly's death in 1818, the Joseph Dill family moved to Rutherford County, TN. Polly's father, Isaac Wright, had received a 375 acre grant in Rutherford County on the east bank of Stones River, (Surveyed March 2, 1786). October 13, 1803, Isaac obtained an additional 423 acres from Joseph Erwin from Robert and William White from Joseph White. A part of an original grant (4800 acres) from Thomas L. Hamilton heir of Surgeon Hance Hamilton, deceased, on both sides of E fork of Stones River. The Wright family, including some of Polly's brothers and sisters, were already established in Rutherford County by the time Joseph and Polly arrived with their family. Their descendents make up a number of families that remain in Rutherford County  Public land records in the Spartanburg Archives indicate that Joseph(A1) purchased land in the area on July 22, 1793. This would have been shortly after the death of Joseph (A). He sold this land on November 2, 1814. They appear in Rutherford County in 1810. Mary Polly died June 7, 1818. Amanda was born in 1815. The site of Joseph Dill's plantation mentioned in his will of 1826 lies on the right of Hwy 96E, Lascassas Pike, immediately after crossing Bushnell (Bushman's)Creek. The Pitts were the family that owned the property in more recent times. A grave house once marked their graves. The old grave yard is at this time covered by a large grove of pine trees and ground cover.

PITTS CEMETERY - Lascassas Quadrangle. NC on Lascassas Pike (Hwy 96) after road (left) to Oakland High School cemetery is on right (E) side of road. 1/10 mile N of Bushnell (Bushman's) creek Bridge on Hwy 96 about 250 from road on a wooded knoll. 40 or more unmarked graves. By: Bob Ragland.

George Todd and his family have lived on this property for 30 years. An old log house is still standing which was the -plantation- home of Joseph Dill (1790-1826) and Mary "Polly" Wright.(1770-1818) who immigrated here around 1815. They are buried here on a little rise. Their graves were marked by a log enclosure which has become part of the growth and soil accumulation on their graves. There is a small stone which appears to be the top of an old marker over one of the graves. There are probably other Dill family members buried here.

Cadar Dement purchased this land for $1,100 in 1830 after Joseph Dill's death. Deed records indicate this property was transferred to Joseph Dill from William A Sublett in 1819. It was originally a part of the hunting grounds used, but not occupied, by many surrounding Indian tribes. It was later part of a 640 acre land grant given to the solders who fought in the North Carolina Continental Line during the Revolution. The land grant was purchased by Mr. Bushnell. According to another oral tradition: "The Dill's once owned all the land on the right of Lascassas Pike from Bushnell Creek to Lascassas." This is a distance of about ten miles.

Joseph "AI" Dill and Mary "Polly" Wright. They were married on Mar 16, 1786 in Guilford Co., NC. They had 12 children.

9. i. Isaac Dill. He was born on Jan 31, 1788 in Spartanburg, SC. He married Gilley "Tillie" Cooper. They were married 1812. He died 1847 in Rutherford Co., TN

ii. Lavina Dill. She was born on Jan 31, 1791 in SC. She married Dennis P Posey.

They were married Abt. 1830. She died Bef. 1883.

10. iii. Hannah Dill. She was born on Dec 07, 1792.

11. iv. Mary "Polly" Dill. She was born on Jun 27, 1795. She married Obadiah Cole.

They were married on Jun 09, 1834 in Cainsville, Wilson Co., TN. She died on

Nov 19, 1859 in Gibson Co., TN.

12. v. Newton Cannon Dill. He was born on Sep 13, 1797. He married Narcissa W

Kerr. They were married on Feb 08, 1827. He died Bef. 1858.

vi. Noah W Dill. He was born on Dec 24, 1799. He married Martha Ann Harwell.

They were married on Dec 13, 1837.

vii. Daniel "Parson" Dill. He was born on Feb 19, 1802.

13. viii. Martin Dill. He was born on Jul 26, 1804 in SC. He died 1873 in Huntington,

Carroll Co., TN.

14. ix. Thomas Dill. He was born on Dec 13, 1806 in Milton, Rutherford Co., TN. He

married Susannah "Susan" Vaught. They were married on Dec 29, 1832. He died on Feb 20, 1878 in Milton, Rutherford Co., TN. Occupation in Merchant & Blacksmith.

15. x. Marvel M "Jack" Dill. He was born on Mar 20, 1809 in Spartanburg, SC. He

married Mary Ann Saunders. They were married on May 03, 1831. He died on

Aug 01, 1894 in Rutherford Co., TN.

xi. Harriet Dill. She was born on May 28, 1811. She married Thomas Hutchinson.

They were married on Apr 07, 1849. She died on Jul 04, 1880 in Gibson Co., TN.

16. xii. Amanda Fitzallen Dill. She was born on Nov 10, 1815 in Spartanburg, SC. She

married Fountain Crockett Mosby. They were married on Jun 04, 1839 in Rutherford Co., TN. She died on Dec 17, 1883 in Murfreesboro, TN. Burial in Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, TN.

3. Hannah Wright-2 (Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). She was born on Jan 16, 1772. She died Nov 1836. Burial in Botetout Co., VA.

David Miller Sr and Hannah Wright. They had 7 children.

i. Isaac Miller. He was born on Feb 22, 1795. He died on Oct 16, 1861.

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ii. Paskel Miller. He was born on Jan 07, 1798.

17. iii. Alfred "I" Miller. He was born on Nov 24, 1798 in Guilford Co., NC. He married Narcissa C Bradford. They were married on Aug 13, 1839 in Rutherford Co., TN. He died on Jun 24, 1867 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Miller Cem., Rutherford Co., TN. 18. iv. Austin Miller. He was born on Oct 12, 1800 in NC. He married Mary Jane "Dunlap" McNeal. They were married Oct 1849 in Hardeman Co., TN. He died on Jan 13, 1868 in Hardeman Co., TN. Burial in Polk Cem., Hardeman Co., TN.

v. David Miller Jr. He was born on Sep 11, 1802. He died on Apr 19, 1824.

vi. Rebecca Miller. She was born on Apr 01, 1805. She died Bef. 1883.

vii. Louisanna Miller. She was born on Jun 18, 1807. She died Sep 1807.

Samuel Statler. Samuel Statler and Hannah Wright. They had no children.

Unknown Graham. Unknown Graham and Hannah Wright. They had no children.

4. Isaac "II" Wright-2 (Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). He was born on Dec 23, 1775. He died Dec 1861 in Randolph Co., NC.

Martha Welborn. She was born on Mar 21, 1784 in Randolph Co., NC. She died 1835 in

Randolph Co., NC.

Isaac "II" Wright and Martha Welborn. They were married on Jun 07, 1800 in Randolph Co., NC. They had 1 child.

i. Sarah Wright.

Hannah Holder. She was born Abt. 1825 in Randolph Co., NC. She died Aft. 1880 in Randolph Co., NC. Isaac "II" Wright and Hannah Holder. They were married on Nov 12, 1838. They had no children.

5. Jacob Wright-2 (Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). Born on Dec 25, 1777. He died Abt. 1860.

Mary "Polly" McAlhatton is the daughter of William McAlhatton and May Coots. She was born 1794. She died 1876.

Jacob Wright and Mary "Polly" McAlhatton. They had 1 child.

i. Rebecca Thompson Wright. She was born Abt. 1812 in Rutherford Co., TN.

She married Andrew Miller Alexander Jr. They were married on Dec 03, 1837.

She died on Nov 01, 1882 in Rutherford Co., TN.

6. Thompson Wright-2 (Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). Born on Dec 30, 1779. He died on Jun 09, 1834 in Wright's Mill, Rutherford Co., TN.

Clementine Caroline Smith. She was born on Sep 13, 1805. Thompson Wright and Clementine Caroline Smith. They were married Abt. 1822 in Hall's Hill, Rutherford Co., TN. They had 6 children.

i. Amanda C Wright.

ii. Armitha Wright.

iii. Issac A Wright.

iv. Mary E Wright.

v. Narcissa R Wright.

vi. Thompson J Wright.

7. Elizabeth "Betsy" Wright-2 (Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). She was born on Nov 02, 1781 in NC. Jesse Brashears I is the son of Asa "Brashear" Brashears and Jemima Nelson. He was born Abt. 1777 in NC. He died 1822 in Rutherford Co., TN.

Jesse Brashears I and Elizabeth "Betsy" Wright. They were married on Sep 16, 1802 in Guilford Co., NC. They had 8 children.

19. i. Theodocia Brashears. She was born Abt. 1802 in Guilford Co., NC. She married

James Bivins. They were married Bef. 1860 in Rutherford Co., TN.

20. ii. Rebecca Brashears. She was born Aft. 1802 in NC. She married David M

Jarrett. They were married on May 04, 1821 in Rutherford Co., TN. She died Bef.

1883.

iii. Nathan Brashears. He was born Aft. 1803 in TN. He died Bef. 1883.

21. iv. Elizabeth "Betsy" Brashears. She was born 1808 in Rutherford Co., TN. She

married Archelaus Madison Hughes Sr. They were married 1827. She died on Apr

20, 1880 in Weakley Co., TN.

22. v. Isaac Wright Brashears. He was born 1811 in TN. He married Sarah Trott. They

were married on Feb 13, 1833 in Nashville, TN. He died on Sep 19, 1859 in TX.

23. vi. Mary "Polly" Brashears. She was born 1814 in TN. She died Bef. 1883.

24. vii. Jesse W Brashears II.  He was born on Feb 01, 1817 in TN. He married Sarah

Ann Brown. They were married on Sep 02, 1838 in Rutherford Co., TN. He died on Oct 04, 1895 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Brashear Cem., Rutherford Co., TN.

viii. Abraham Brashears. He was born Aft. 1818 in TN. He died Bef. 1831.

John Wood and Elizabeth "Betsy" Wright. They had no children.

8. Rebecca Wright-2 (Isaac NewtonWright I -1). She was born on Dec 13, 1783. She died on Apr 06, 1852.

Henry Goodloe is the son of George Goodloe and Priscilla Unknown. Born on Jan 06, 1777.

Henry Goodloe and Rebecca Wright. They had 4 children.

i. Theodocia B Goodloe.

ii. Cynthia Goodloe.

iii. Mary Goodloe.

iv. Samuel Goodloe. He died on Feb 17, 1859 in TX.

9. Isaac Dill-3 (Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). He was born on Jan 31, 1788 in Spartanburg, SC. He died 1847 in Rutherford Co., TN.

Generation 3

Notes for Isaac Dill: In 1850, this family lived in the Trimble community of Rutherford Co., TN.

Gilley "Tillie" Cooper. She was born Abt. 1794 in SC. She died 1851 in Rutherford Co., TN.

Isaac Dill and Gilley "Tillie" Cooper. They were married 1812. They had 10 children.

i. Elizabeth Dill. She was born Abt. 1820 in TN. She married W C Hall. They were

married 1846.

ii. Mary Dill.

iii. Thomas Dill. He died in TX.

25. iv. Joseph Dill. He was born 1814 in SC.

v. Narcissa Dill. She was born 1822.

26. vi. Isaac Wright Dill. He was born 1828. He died 1920.

27. vii. James "Dr" Madison Dill. He was born on Sep 30, 1831 in Rutherford Co., TN.

He married Jestine Kelton. They were married on Aug 11, 1857 in Rutherford Co.,

TN. He died on Jun 23, 1916 in Dilton, Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Harrell Cem.,

Rutherford Co., TN.

28. viii. Addison Dill. He was born on Sep 30, 1832.

ix. Sarah Dill. She was born 1834.

29. x. Wyatt C "Bud" Dill. He was born on Jun 29, 1836. He died on Feb 26, 1920.

Mary Sullivan.

Isaac Dill and Mary Sullivan. They had no children.

10. Hannah Dill-3 (Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). She was born on Dec 07, 1792.

James Isaac Petty and Hannah Dill. They had 3 children.

i. Jane Petty.

ii. Harriet Petty.

iii. Rebecca Petty.

11. Mary "Polly" Dill-3 (Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). She was born on Jun 27, 1795. She died on Nov 19, 1859 in Gibson Co., TN.

Generation 3 (con't)

Obadiah Cole.

Obadiah Cole and Mary "Polly" Dill. They were married on Jun 09, 1834 in Cainsville, Wilson Co., TN. They had 4 children.

i. Tolbert T Cole.

ii. Parson H Cole.

iii. Clayton N Cole.

iv. John H Cole.

12. Newton Cannon Dill-3 (Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). He was born on Sep 13, 1797. He died Bef. 1858.

Narcissa W Kerr. She was born Abt. 1811.

Newton Cannon Dill and Narcissa W Kerr. They were married on Feb 08, 1827. They had 4

children.

i. Catherine Dill.

ii. Elizabeth Dill.

iii. Thomas Dill.

iv. A K Dill. He was born Abt. 1827. He died 1909 in Rutherford Co., TN.

13. Martin Dill-3 (Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). He was born on Jul 26, 1804 in SC. He died 1873 in Huntington, Carroll Co., TN.

Notes for Martin Dill:

Martin was a merchant, cabinetmaker and millwright. In his last years of public life he was postmaster. He reared a large family of eight daughters and two sons.

Manerva Carter is the daughter of Christopher Carter and Elizabeth Grizzard. She died Abt. 1853.  Martin Dill and Manerva Carter. They had 10 children.

i. Elizabeth Dill. She was born on Apr 23, 1834 in Wilson Co., TN. Died Abt. 1872.

ii. Christopher C Dill. Born on Apr 23, 1836 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN. He died Jul 1838.

iii. Mary Emily Dill. She was born on Feb 07, 1838 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN.

She died Sep 1840.

iv. Eliza Jane Dill. She was born on Dec 23, 1839 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN.

She married James H Noell. They were married on Dec 20, 1865. She died 1879.

Generation 3 (con't)

v. Sarah Ann Dill. She was born on Mar 23, 1841 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN.

She married Jasper Christenberry. They were married on Feb 07, 1867. She died

on Feb 14, 1907.

vi. Mary Elinora Dill. She was born on Mar 23, 1843 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN.

She died Aft. 1860.

vii. Pauline Olivia Dill. She was born on Oct 07, 1844 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co.,

TN. She died on Oct 06, 1865.

viii. Lydia Bogan Dill. She was born on Oct 20, 1846 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN.

She married Ben Steward. They were married on Apr 05, 1878. She died Nov 1917.

ix. Minerva Bell Dill. She was born 1848 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN.

30. x. John Beverly Dill. He was born on Feb 24, 1851 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN.

He married Virginia Taylor. They were married on Mar 09, 1880. He died on Jun

06, 1929 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN. Burial in Oak Hill Cem., Huntingdon,

Carroll Co., TN.

14. Thomas Dill-3 (Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1).  Born on Dec 13, 1806

in Milton, Rutherford Co., TN. He died on Feb 20, 1878 in Milton, Rutherford Co., TN. Occupation:  Merchant & Blacksmith.

Notes for Thomas Dill:

This family was living in the Valley District of Rutherford Co., TN in 1850. Thomas Dill was a preacher at the Christian Church (former name for Church of Christ) as well as a blacksmith. When people came begging for food, shelter, etc., he was quick to provide for them. He was described by Harriet Butler Dill (his daughter-in-law and our great grandmother) as a generous and good man. His blacksmith shop was on a cliff at the corner of Bradley's Creek Road. and Hwy 96, or the right traveling west. Susannah "Susan" Vaught is the daughter of Simeon Vaught and Phebe Hawley. She was born on Jan 29, 1810 in Milton, Rutherford Co., TN. She died in Milton, Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Vaught Cem., Milton, Rutherford Co., TN.

Thomas Dill and Susannah "Susan" Vaught. Married on Dec 29, 1832. They had 8 children.

31. i. Joseph M "River Joe" Dill. He was born on Oct 29, 1833 in Milton, Rutherford

Co., TN. He married Mary R Saunders. They were married on Dec 22, 1868. He

died on Nov 26, 1919 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, TN.

32. ii. James "Jim" Dill. He was born on Jan 20, 1837 in Rutherford Co., TN. He

married Harriet Elvira Butler. They were married on Jul 31, 1870 in Rutherford

Co., TN. He died on Jun 04, 1881 in Rutherford Co., Lofton, TN. Burial in Vaught

Cem., Hwy 96, Rutherford Co., TN.

iii. Mary Elizabeth Dill. She was born on Oct 25, 1839. Died on Dec 28, 1919 in MO.

iv. Mary E Dill. She was born on Oct 25, 1839. She died on Dec 28, 1919 in

Rutherford Co., TN.

v. Valentine "Vol" Dill. Born on Dec 08, 1842. Died on Jul 06, 1918 in Rutherford Co., TN.

33. vi. Zacha "Bood" Dill. He was born on Nov 28, 1845. He married Tennessee "Jane"

Craddock. They were married 1875. He died 1925 in Fletcher, OK.

vii. Sarah M "Sally" Dill. She was born on Oct 13, 1848. She died in Rutherford Co.,

Milton, TN.

viii. Susan Amanda "Mandy" Dill. She was born on Mar 26, 1853. She died on Jan

02, 1907. Occupation in Post Mistress at Milton, TN & Seamstress.

15. Marvel M "Jack" Dill-3 (Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). He was born on Mar

20, 1809 in Spartanburg, SC. He died on Aug 01, 1894 in Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Marvel M "Jack" Dill:

Marvel and his family lived a long life in the Sharpersville Community before it was known as Sharpesville. In the days leading up to the Civil War, their home was always open to neighbors

and guests. Their youngest child was the red-headed Joseph Elisha (JE).

Mary Ann Saunders is the daughter of Phillip Saunders and Elizabeth "Betsy" Bean. She was born Abt. 1815. She died on Mar 30, 1900.

Marvel M "Jack" Dill and Mary Ann Saunders. They were married on May 03, 1831. They had 12 children.

i. Henry Dill. He died in Rutherford Co., TN - At School.

ii. Mary Elizabeth Dill. She was born Abt. 1832.

iii. Narcissa Dill. She was born Abt. 1834.

34. iv. Isaac N Dill. He was born Abt. 1838.

v. William H Dill. He was born Abt. 1840.

35. vi. John M Dill. He was born Abt. 1842 in TN. He married Sarah Ellen Hopkins.

They were married on Dec 24, 1863 in Rutherford Co., TN. He died Bef. 1910 in

Rutherford Co., TN.

vii. Harriet C Dill. She was born Abt. 1844. She married J N Cathey. They were married on Jan 23, 1867.

viii. Sarah Catherine Dill. She was born Abt. 1847.

36. ix. Lavinia Dill. She was born on Apr 01, 1849 in Lascassas, Rutherford Co., TN.

She married Wilburn Harris Hopkins. They were married on Jan 18, 1866 in TN.

She died on Jan 08, 1927 in Lascassas, Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Trimble

Cem., West Trimble Rd., Rutherford Co., TN.

37. x. Amanda Dill. She was born Abt. 1852. She married Henry Hopkins. They were

married on Dec 10, 1871. She died Bef. 1930.

38. xi. Joseph Elisha "Red Joe" Dill. He was born on Mar 10, 1855. He married Della

Short. They were married on Nov 25, 1880. He died Abt. 1941 in Rutherford Co.,

TN. Burial in Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

xii. Tennessee Dill. She was born Abt. 1857.

16. Amanda Fitzallen Dill-3 (Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). She was born on Nov 10, 1815 in Spartanburg, SC. She died on Dec 17, 1883 in Murfeesboro, TN. Burial in Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, TN.

Fountain Crockett Mosby. He was born on Dec 17, 1815 in Harrodsburg, KY. He died on May 02, 1898 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, TN  Fountain Crockett Mosby and Amanda Fitzallen Dill. They were married on Jun 04, 1839 in Rutherford Co., TN. They had 8 children.

i. Rebecca A Mosby. She was born on Apr 19, 1840 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford

Co., TN. She died on Aug 06, 1925.

ii. James Crockett Mosby. He was born on Nov 19, 1842 in Murfreesboro,

Rutherford Co., TN. He died on Aug 06, 1925.

39. iii. Samuel Gwinn Mosby. He was born on Sep 04, 1844 in Murfreesboro,

Rutherford Co., TN. He died on Mar 30, 1930.

iv. Mary H Mosby. She was born Abt. 1847 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

She died 1908.

v. William Mosby. He was born on May 24, 1849 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co.,

TN. He died on Sep 23, 1853.

vi. Joseph Mosby. He was born on May 10, 1851 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co.,

TN. He died on Sep 23, 1853.

vii. Andrew J Mosby. He was born on May 03, 1855 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford

Co., TN. He died on Aug 10, 1892.

40. viii. Eliza Mosby. She was born on May 22, 1857 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co.,

TN. She married Rodolphus Johnson "I" Hill. They were married Abt. 1894. She

died on Dec 06, 1946 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

17. Alfred "I" Miller-3 (Hannah Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). He was born on Nov 24, 1798 in Guilford Co., NC. He died on Jun 24, 1867 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Miller Cem., Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Alfred "I" Miller:

Alfred Miller was ggrandfather of E. E. "Pluck" Miller of Murfreesboro, TN.

Narcissa C Bradford. She was born on Sep 15, 1821 in AL. She died on Apr 14, 1875 in

Rutherford Co., TN. Alfred "I" Miller and Narcissa C Bradford. They were married on Aug 13, 1839 in Rutherford Co., TN. They had 9 children.

41. i. Laura M Miller. She was born on Jul 04, 1840 in TN. She married Col. William

Francis Marion Betty. They were married on Aug 19, 1869 in Rutherford

Co., TN. She died on Dec 14, 1915 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Miller Cem.,

Rutherford Co., TN.

ii. Stephen Henry Miller. He was born on May 01, 1844 in TN. Died on Jun 11, 1873.

iii. Elizabeth H Miller. She was born on Sep 23, 1846 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford

Co., TN. She died on Jul 12, 1935.

iv. Mary Sophia Miller. She was born Abt. 1848 in TN. She married William J

Queen. They were married on Nov 29, 1878. She died Aft. 1887.

v. Alfred Miller II. He was born on Mar 15, 1852 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co.,

TN. He died on May 25, 1913.

vi. Ira David Miller. He was born on Jan 06, 1855 in TN. He died on Aug 07, 1930 in

Rutherford Co., TN.

vii. Narcissa Caroline Miller. She was born on May 31, 1859 in Murfreesboro,

Rutherford Co., TN. She married Dr. Thomas J Boyles. They were married on

Jan 27, 1884. She died on Dec 20, 1893 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

viii. Isaac A Miller. He was born on Sep 23, 1863 in TN. He died on Feb 04, 1926 in

Rutherford Co., TN.

ix. Charles Austin Miller. He was born on Apr 13, 1842 in TN. He married Annexa

Brashears. They were married Abt. 1868. He died Aft. 1920 in Houston, Harris

Co., TX.

18. Austin Miller-3 (Hannah Wright-2, Isaac Newton Wright I -1). Born on Oct 12, 1800 in NC. Died on Jan 13, 1868 in Hardeman Co., TN. Burial in Polk Cem., Hardeman Co., TN.

Mary Jane "Dunlap" McNeal. She was born on Dec 22, 1822 in SC. She died on Jul 07, 1873 in

Hardeman Co., TN. Burial in Polk Cem., Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN.

Austin Miller and Mary Jane "Dunlap" McNeal. Married Oct 1849 in Hardeman Co., TN.

They had 1 child.

i. Charles Austin Miller. He was born on Apr 13, 1842 in TN. He married Annexa

Brashears. They were married Abt. 1868. He died Aft. 1920 in Houston, Harris

Co., TX.

19. Theodocia Brashears-3 (Elizabeth "Betsy" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). She was born Abt. 1802 in Guilford Co., NC.

James Bivins. He died 1795. He was born Abt. 1795 in NC.

James Bivins and Theodocia Brashears. They were married Bef. 1860 in Rutherford Co., TN.

They had 1 child.

i. Josephine Bivins.

20. Rebecca Brashears-3 (Elizabeth "Betsy" Wright-2, Isaac Newton Wright I -1). She was born Aft. 1802 in NC. She died Bef. 1883.

David M Jarrett and Rebecca Brashears. They were married on May 04, 1821 in Rutherford Co.,

TN. They had 1 child.

i. Isaac Jarrett. He was born Bef. 1822.

21. Elizabeth "Betsy" Brashears-3 (Elizabeth "Betsy" Wright-2, Isaac Newton Wright I -1). She was born 1808 in Rutherford Co., TN. She died on Apr 20, 1880 in Weakley Co., TN.

Archelaus Madison Hughes Sr. He was born on Feb 22, 1800 in Henry Co., VA.

Archelaus Madison Hughes Sr and Elizabeth "Betsy" Brashears. They were married 1827. They had 4 children.

i. Archelous M Hughes Jr.

ii. Everett Hughes.

iii. Henry Hughes.

iv. Jesse Hughes.

22. Isaac Wright Brashears-3 (Elizabeth "Betsy" Wright-2, Isaac Newton Wright I -1). He was born 1811 in TN. He died on Sep 19, 1859 in TX.

Sarah Trott is the daughter of Henry Trott and Elizabeth Unknown. She was born 1818 in

Rutherford Co., TN.

Isaac Wright Brashears and Sarah Trott. They were married on Feb 13, 1833 in Nashville, TN.

They had 5 children.

i. John Joseph Brashears. He was born on Feb 20, 1837 in Rutherford Co., TN.

He died on Nov 17, 1886 in Houston, TX.

ii. Henry Brashears. He was born 1839 in TX.

iii. Elizabeth "Bettie" Brashears. She was born 1844 in TX. Died on Aug 31, 1863.

iv. Annexa Brashears. She was born 1847 in TX. She married Charles Austin

Miller. They were married Abt. 1868. She died on Dec 19, 1919 in Houston, Harris

Co., TX.

v. Sarah "Sallie" Brashears. Born Abt. 1856 in TX. She died on Oct 03, 1925.

23. Mary "Polly" Brashears-3 (Elizabeth "Betsy" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). She was born 1814 in TN. She died Bef. 1883.

Elihu Jones and Mary "Polly" Brashears. They had 6 children.

i. Ann Eliza Jones. She was born Abt. 1834 in TN. She died Bef. 1880 in Cannon

Co., TN.

ii. Polemna T Jones. She was born Abt. 1837 in TN. She died Bef. 1867 in TN.

iii. Artimissa Jones. She was born Abt. 1839 in TN.

iv. Louisa Jones. She was born Abt. 1846 in TN.

v. Ada Jones. She was born 1850 in TN.

vi. Cora Jones. She was born Abt. 1857.

24. Jesse W Brashears II -3 (Elizabeth "Betsy" Wright-2, Isaac Newton Wright I -1). He was born on Feb 01, 1817 in TN. He died on Oct 04, 1895 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Brashear Cem., Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Jesse W Brashears II:

They are buried in the Brashears Cemetery, located in Rutherford Co., TN, near the intersection of Cranor and Cripple Creek on the west side of Cripple Creek about 600 feet north of Cranor Road. The cemetery was overgrown in 1975, but there is an iron fence. Sarah Ann Brown is the daughter of Thomas Brown and Mary G "Polly" Osborne. She was born on May 10, 1821 in Rutherford Co., TN. She died on Aug 31, 1866 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Brashers Cem., Rutherford Co., TN.

Jesse W Brashears II and Sarah Ann Brown. They were married on Sep 02, 1838 in Rutherford Co., TN. They had 5 children.

42. i. Doshia R Brashears. She was born on Oct 06, 1841. She died on Feb 27, 1923.

ii. John Brashears. He was born Abt. 1845.

iii. Sarah A Brashears. She was born on Sep 16, 1847 in Rutherford Co., TN. She

died on May 03, 1849 in Rutherford Co., TN.

43. iv. Jesse Brashears III. He was born on Nov 20, 1850 in Rutherford Co., TN. He

married Ada V Brown. They were married on Feb 15, 1881 in Rutherford Co., TN.

He died on Jan 02, 1906.

v. Martha "Mattie" Brashears. She was born on Apr 23, 1857 in Rutherford Co.,

TN. She died on Dec 23, 1921.

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25. Joseph Dill-4 (Isaac Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton Wright I -1). Born 1814 in SC.

Nancy K Wilson.

Joseph Dill and Nancy K Wilson. They had 6 children.

i. William C Dill. He was born 1835.

ii. Martha Jane "Puss" Dill. She was born on Nov 09, 1838 in Rutherford Co., TN.

She married James "Jim" Henry Rhodes. They were married on Mar 13, 1856 in

Rutherford Co., TN. She died on Apr 29, 1914 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in

Milton Cem., Rutherford Co., TN.

iii. Elizabeth Dill. She was born 1843.

iv. Narcissa Dill. She was born 1847.

v. John Dill. He was born 1849.

vi. Mary Dill. She was born 1860.

26. Isaac Wright Dill-4 (Isaac Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton Wright I -1). He was born 1828. He died 1920.

Notes for Isaac Wright Dill:

Isaac lived beyond Salem Church of Christ in Cainsville, Wilson Co., TN

Elizabeth Gilliam is the daughter of Edmond Gilliam and Lucinda Merritt.

Isaac Wright Dill and Elizabeth Gilliam. They had 3 children.

i. James Dill.

ii. John Dave Dill.

iii. Marcus Dill.

27. Dr. James Madison Dill-4 (Isaac Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). He was born on Sep 30, 1831 in Rutherford Co., TN. He died on Jun 23, 1916 in Dilton, Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Harrell Cem., Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Dr. James Madison Dill:

There were seven children born to this union. Five died as infants. Joseph White and Nettie lived to maturity. Postmaster and store keeper (1887) at Dilton, TN, named for the family.  Dr. Dill was also a generous county doctor who attended University of Nashville Medicine School 1856 - 57. Member, Rutherford County Medical Society and a democrat. He and his wife Jestine founded the Dilton Church of Christ and donated the land. The church met at their home until a building was erected. The preachers stayed at their home after the church was established. This area was known before Dilton as Carlocksville area of Rutherford County, TN.

Dr. Dill attended the University of Nashville Medical school which later evolved into the George Peabody College. In the Catalog of Students for 1856 and 1857 he is listed as student, but was not in the list of graduates for that year. The medical school was established in 1850 and a few years are missing especially during the turbulent years of the Civil War. Present day Dilton is located about 5-1/2 miles from Murfreesboro on the Bradyville Pike and Dilton-Mankin Road. After Jestine's death Dr. Dill married Mary Katherine Hill  Jestine Kelton is the daughter of James Kelton and Elizabeth White. She was born on May 13, 1841. She died on Feb 09, 1880.

Notes for Jestine Kelton:

Five other children were born to this union who died in infancy.

Dr. James Madison Dill and Jestine Kelton. They were married on Aug 11, 1857 in Rutherford

Co., TN. They had 2 children.

i. Joseph White Dill.

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ii. Nettie F Dill.

Mary Katherine Hill is the daughter of James Hill and Olivia Hutchinson. She was born on Sep 11, 1847 in Rutherford Co., TN. She died on May 26, 1928 in Dilton, Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Mary Katherine Hill:

Mary Katherine cared for her brothers and sisters after their mother died. Also, their home was always open to children who needed a home. They kept several nieces and nephews: her brother, Jim Overton Hill's daughters. Octa Hill Richardson and Pearl Hill Gibbons; her sister Christine Hill Harrell's daughters, Annie Harrell Smith and Clemmie Harrell Ring.

She was a hard working and faithful wife, looking after the farm on which they lived and caring for the children while Dr. Dill looked after the medical needs of the community. They had the greatest sympathy and respect for everyone - especially poor and needy people.  Dr. James Madison Dill and Mary Katherine Hill. They were married 1883. They had 3 children.

i. Katie Mai Dill. She was born Abt. 1886. She died 1969.

ii. Annie Justine Dill. She was born on Feb 04, 1888 in Dilton, Rutherford Co., TN.

She married Oscar Benton Harrell. They were married 1911. She died on Feb 07,

1967 in Dilton, Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Harrell Cem., Rutherford Co., TN.

iii. Scobey Dill. He was born on Nov 01, 1889. He died on Jan 07, 1954. Burial in

Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, TN.

28. Addison Dill-4 (Isaac Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton Wright I -1). He was born on Sep 30, 1832.

Addison Dill and Mary Sullivan. They had 1 child.

i. Ann Dill. She was born 1857.

29. Wyatt C "Bud" Dill-4 (Isaac Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton Wright I 1). He was born on Jun 29, 1836. He died on Feb 26, 1920.

Mandy Odom.

Wyatt C "Bud" Dill and Mandy Odom. They had 3 children.

i. John Dill.

ii. Mag Dill.

iii. Della Dill.

30. John Beverly Dill-4 (Martin Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). He was born on Feb 24, 1851 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN. He died on Jun 06, 1929 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN. Burial in Oak Hill Cem., Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN.

Virginia Taylor is the daughter of Thomas Goodwyn Taylor and Anna Reeves. She was born on

Dec 31, 1858. She died on Nov 30, 1936 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN. Burial in Oak Hill Cem., Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN.

John Beverly Dill and Virginia Taylor. They were married on Mar 09, 1880. They had 2 children.

i. John Melburn Dill. He was born on Jun 07, 1882.

ii. Ivy Russell Dill. She was born on Mar 09, 1884.

31. Joseph M "River Joe" Dill-4 (Thomas Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1).

He was born on Oct 29, 1833 in Milton, Rutherford Co., TN. He died on Nov 26, 1919 in

Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, TN.

Notes for Joseph M "River Joe" Dill:

This family appears in the census of 1880. There was a black servant named Emily Smith, age 23 living in the home. River Joe was a blacksmith.

Rutherford County Deeds and Records: B35, P516, July 13, 1894, Joseph and Mary Dill deeded a lot for the Church of Christ under construction to J. W Maupin and W. W. Jernigan. B64, P130, C. E. Dill et al, T. J., Bertha Dill Jenkins, Lura Dill Denham, to E. Butler James approximately 310 acres to settle the estate of Joseph Dill. August 24, 1920, $42,500.

DILL CEMETERY: Off Guy James Road on property own by MTSU. 1/2 mile west of Kerr Cemetery and 2/3 mile off GJR near Stones River. There are several base stones for markers, but only one marker found by Hughey King, 1975. Martha Northcut Feb 7, 1822 - August 26, 1898. Mary R Saunders. She was born on Jul 08, 1841 in Halls Hill, Rutherford Co., TN. She died on Jan 18, 1885 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, TN.

Joseph M "River Joe" Dill and Mary R Saunders. Married on Dec 22, 1868. They had 4 children.

i. Thomas Jarrett "Tom" Dill. He was born on Jul 05, 1871 in Rutherford Co.,TN.

He died on Jan 29, 1947 in Rutherford Co., TN.

ii. Charlie Elihu Dill. He was born on Aug 08, 1873 in Rutherford Co., TN. He died

on Jul 15, 1958 in Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Charlie Elihu Dill:

NOTE: Our Cousin Charlie was a financial wizard of his day. There are many

land transactions in the records. The two major transactions are:

October 3, 1881, B26, P501 John F Cason to Faver Cason, $6,000. Formerly the

Cason farm. (See below)

Rutherford County Deeds: B77, P487, was purchased from The Union Central

Life Insurance Company, December 16, 1932, on the court house steps. A loan

default of John R and Martha Winn. This land lies off of Barlow Lane in both

Rutherford and Wilson Counties (22nd District, Rutherford, 17th District,

Wilson), was bordered by J. P. Pearcy, Jarman and Florida and on the north

Rutherford and Wilson Counties (22nd District, Rutherford, 17th District,

Wilson) and on the north border by Old John Lasater. 479 acres more or less. Purchase price $10,000. This is the land presently known as the Hoover Farm owned by W. C. Basham.

B104, P519, September 1, 1949, to T. O., Homer C. and Billy K. Hoover,

$30,000, $5,000 cash and notes. from 1/1/51 to 1955. Jarman Avenue

right-of-way to the Cainsville Pike through the Jarman property.

B93, P478, Charles E. Dill, Survey by John D. Kerr, Nazareth Church of Christ to

contain no cemetery or burial ground. To be returned to the Grantor and his assigns when the land is no longer used as a Church of Christ. This is the present Lascassas Church of Christ. B112, P426, To Rutherford County School Commission $150. One acre adjoining Lascassas School on north boundary and stake on John Brown property. This was used as a ball field and playground for the Old Lascassas High School.

Also, S. L. Mc McAdoo to W. A. Jones and other Trustees of Lascassas Academy

one acre and 16 poles. B28, P17, 12/21/1886. John and David Dement to same

1 acre and 16 poles as long as property is used for a school.

B80, P482, W. R. and Bessie David to Charles E. Dill, October 11, 1935, Estate

of S. L. McAdoo, Executor W. H. and J. C. McAdoo 178 acres on John Dement

line and school lot, 9/3/1901, $12,050. $6,045 cash and note of $6,000. This is

the property on the left of Hwy 96E before the Old Lascassas High School site. It

is now the Farmington sub-division.

July 15, 1958, T. Jenkins Administrator. Cousin Charlie left an estate of

$96,261.07. A partial listing follows:

$ 12,500 - 178 Acres on Lascassas Pike

21,098 - Savings Murfreesboro Federal Loan

15,000 - Government Bonds

22,768 - American Telephone Stock

8,000 - 3 notes Hoover

5,440 - Savings Murfreesboro Bank

5,075 - Savings Commerce Union Bank

1,056 - Checking Murfreesboro Bank

734 - Checking Commerce Union

25 - Personal Effect & Clothes

Everything to Bertha A Dill Jenkins.

iii. Lura Deborah Dill. She was born on May 16, 1876 in Rutherford Co., TN. She

married Sam C Durham. They were married on Jul 08, 1917. She died on Aug 13,

1926 in Phenix, AZ.

iv. Nora A Dill. She was born on May 26, 1879 in Rutherford Co., TN. She died on

Sep 12, 1882 in Rutherford Co., TN.

Lutitia Overall. She was born on Aug 24, 1845. Died on May 05, 1893 in Rutherford Co., TN.

Burial in Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

Joseph M "River Joe" Dill and Lutitia Overall. They were married on Jul 31, 1887. 
i. Bertha Whitfield Dill. She was born on Feb 09, 1888 in Rutherford Co., TN. She

married Warren Thomas Jenkins. They were married on Nov 29, 1916. She died

on Jun 18, 1965 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Evergreen Cem.,

Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

32. James "Jim" Dill-4 (Thomas Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). He was born on Jan 20, 1837 in Rutherford Co., TN. He died on Jun 04, 1881 in Rutherford Co., Lofton, TN. Burial in Vaught Cem., Hwy 96, Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for James "Jim" Dill:

In 1880 this family lived in District 16, Rutherford Co., TN. At that time this was the

Murfreesboro/Liberty Pike. James is listed as a blacksmith.

1880 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Vaught

Cem., Hwy 96, Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Joe "Little Joe" Dill:

Fell off a fence and hit his head on a sharp point of a post laying on the ground

nearby. Died 3 to 4 days later at age eight.

ii. Margaret "Maggie" Dill. She was born on May 01, 1870 in Lascassas,

Rutherford Co., TN. She died Dec 1951 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in

Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, TN.

iii. Nannie Foster "Nan" Dill. She was born on Dec 27, 1872 in Lascassas,

Rutherford Co., TN. She died Dec 1959 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in

Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, TN.

iv. Thomas "Tom" Dill. He was born on Dec 07, 1875 in Milton, Rutherford Co., TN.

He married Anne Lee Hall. They were married on Aug 02, 1919 in Rutherford Co.,

TN. He died on Sep 18, 1949 in Milton, Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Evergreen

Cem., Murfreesboro, TN.

Notes for Thomas "Tom" Dill:

Tom Dill was born in the log house that was called the "Cave House" on the

Butler/Dill Farm with a cave like spring in front of the house that was known for its

pure water. The farm was inherited by Tom, Mag and Nan Dill from their mother.

At that time there was a road that ran through the farm called the Liberty

Murfreesboro Turnpike.

During the Civil War troops stopped and camped there to be near the spring. The

farm was inherited by Tom Dill and his two sisters, Mag and Nan from their

mother Elvira Simmons Butler Dill. At that time there was a road that went

through the farm called the Liberty Murfreesboro Turnpike. The Cave House was

taken down by James Thomas Dill probably in the 1970's. It was used for storing

hay. It was small, going in through the front door was a room with a fireplace on

the left wall. Another room was directly behind that entry room with a door and

stairs to one room upstairs. On the back of the house was what was at one time

a kitchen. It was in a very picturesque setting.

v. John Dill. He was born 1879.

33. Zacha "Bood" Dill-4 (Thomas Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). He was born on Nov 28, 1845. He died 1925 in Fletcher, OK.

Tennessee "Jane" Craddock. She was born 1851. She died 1905.

Notes for Tennessee "Jane" Craddock:

Tennie Craddock Dill established Churches of Christ everywhere they stopped on their way to OK. One in particular was in Ravenden, AR.

Zacha "Bood" Dill and Tennessee "Jane" Craddock. They were married 1875. They had 1 child.

i. James E Dill. He was born 1877. He married Lotta Hallum. They were married

1907. He died 1952.

34. Isaac N Dill-4 (Marvel M "Jack" Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). He was born Abt. 1838.

Notes for Isaac N Dill:

Isaac N Dill appears in the 1880 census as an inmate. His family lived in District 18, Rutherford

Co., TN

Martha Traylor. She was born 1835.

Isaac N Dill and Martha Traylor. They had 2 children.

i. Mary Dill. She was born 1870.

ii. Andrew Dill. He was born 1876.

35. John M Dill-4 (Marvel M "Jack" Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). He was born Abt. 1842 in TN. He died Bef. 1910 in Rutherford Co., TN.

Sarah Ellen Hopkins is the daughter of Samuel Lewis Hopkins and Sarah "Sallie" Bryant. She was born Abt. 1841 in AL.

John M Dill and Sarah Ellen Hopkins.Married on Dec 24, 1863 in Rutherford Co., TN.

They had 8 children.

i. Henry Dill. He was born Abt. 1865.

ii. Tallent Dill. She was born Abt. 1867.

iii. Emma Dill. She was born Abt. 1871.

iv. Jane Dill. She was born Abt. 1873.

v. John Dill. He was born on Nov 14, 1878.

vi. Sallie A Dill. She was born Abt. 1880.

vii. Jennie Dill. She was born Abt. 1882.

viii. Noah Dill. He was born Abt. 1887.

36. Lavinia Dill-4 (Marvel M "Jack" Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). She was born on Apr 01, 1849 in Lascassas, Rutherford Co., TN. She died on Jan 08, 1927 in Lascassas, Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Trimble Cem., West Trimble Rd., Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Lavinia Dill:

She applied for her widow's pension 10/28/1913. She applied again on 10/31/1925. She died in 1926 and only received a few checks. According to oral tradition, Lavinia was 1/4 Cherokee. We assume this connection came through Mary Ann Saunders and her mother Elizabeth "Betsy" Bean Saunders.

Letter from Thomas Lee Craddock to Gwendolyn Hopkins dated 9/19/1983. RR #1, Box 89, Lascassas, TN 37085

Dear Gwendolyn:

Since my birthday is Oct 31, 1919, I can go back some twenty years before you can remember things. Places and people in around Lascassas and your home place where Boots Briley lives.

Your grandfather William Harris Hopkins I never knew. Your grandmother Lavinia Dill Hopkins I did see. I must have been 3 to 4 years old. My parents Ellis Ogle Craddock and mother Mary Rosa Rhodes Craddock lived in a little house about half mile east of Brown's Mill toward Halls Hill - Sharpesville.

My mama, some great aunts, and I walked across the mill dam at Brown's Mill (was summertime and Stones River was low) up the hill and visited Mrs. Hopkins. She had some one get me a biscuit with jam or jelly. The food and kindness of this grand ole lady were the highlight of my visit other details are only a blur.

My dad and your Uncle George were boyhood pals. Your half brother J. D. and half sister Frances attended Lascassas School but they were two or three grades ahead of me. I did not graduate until April 27, 1938. You have many cousins in the area. I live 25 years across road from little house where I was when I visited your grandmother

Lavinia 60 years ago.

Sincerely,

Thomas Lee Craddock

Wilburn Harris Hopkins is the son of Samuel Lewis Hopkins and Sarah "Sallie" Bryant. He was born on Dec 24, 1844 in Warren Co., TN. He died on Feb 23, 1912 in Brown's Mill, Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Trimble Cem., West Trimble Rd., Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Wilburn Harris Hopkins:

Military service 11/30/1861 - 10/06/1862, Company C, 45 Regiment, TN in Infantry, CSA. Called Henry during the Civil War. In April, 1862 his regiment fought in the Battle of Shiloh. He was a miller and a farmer working in Brown's Mill near his home in Rutherford County. Brown's Mill, located on east fork of Stones River was the only gristmill in Rutherford County. It began operation around 1820. Original owners J. N. Loughey and John Brown. The first mill was destroyed during the Civil War. The second mill was erected around 1873. Noah Dill helped construct the second Mill.

Wilburn Harris Hopkins and Lavinia Dill. They were married on Jan 18, 1866 in TN. They had 17 children.  Six boys and six girls live to adulthood.

i. Alfred Hopkins. He was born in Brown's Mill, Rutherford Co., TN. He died in

Died Young.

ii. Jesse Hopkins. He was born in Brown's Mill, Rutherford Co., TN. He died in

Died Young.

iii. Susan R Hopkins. She was born Abt. 1867 in Brown's Mill, Rutherford Co., TN.

She married Isaac "Ike" Helton. They were married on Dec 26, 1882 in Rutherford

Co., TN. She died in Davidson Co., TN.

iv. Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Hopkins. She was born Abt. 1868 in Brown's Mill,

Rutherford Co., TN. She married Newton Campbell Dunn. They were married on

Dec 25, 1891 in By Louis D. Bowling, JP, Rutherford Co., TN. She died 1925 in

Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Dunn Family Plot, Evergreen, Murfreesboro, TN.

v. Eliza Hopkins. She was born on Sep 05, 1871 in Brown's Mill, Rutherford Co.,

TN. She died on Sep 05, 1969 in Murfreesboro, TN. Burial in Roselawn Cem.,

Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Eliza Hopkins:

NOTES FROM VISIT WITH LEFFEL BROWN 7/16/2005: Leffel told this story

from his childhood: He said Miss Eliza loved to fish and they were at the river

one day, fishing. He was about 8 - 9 years old. Miss Eliza had her bait and pole

in one hand when he stepped off in a deep hole in the river. He could not swim!

Miss Eliza pulled him out. He wouldn't be here today, if not for Miss Eliza's quick

rescue.

vi. Louis "Lewis" Hopkins. He was born Abt. 1872 in Brown's Mill, Rutherford Co.,

TN. He died on Apr 26, 1962 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Trimble Cem., Near

Milton, Rutherford Co., TN.

vii. Sarah A "Sallie" Hopkins. She was born Abt. 1873 in Brown's Mill, Rutherford

Co., TN. She married John Wylie Herrod. They were married on Dec 15, 1892 in

Rutherford Co., TN. She died 1962 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Milton Cem.,

Rutherford Co., TN.

viii. John Thomas Hopkins. He was born Abt. 1874 in Brown's Mill, Rutherford Co.,

TN. He died in Died Young.

ix. William Tillman Hopkins. He was born Abt. 1876 in Brown's Mill, Rutherford Co.,

TN. He died 1952 in Memphis, Shelby Co.,TN.

x. Robert M Hopkins. He was born on Mar 10, 1878 in Brown's Mill, Rutherford

Co., TN. He died on Feb 28, 1951 in Muskogee, OK. Burial in Greenhill Cem.,

Muskogee, OK.

xi. Joseph Henry Hopkins. He was born Abt. 1880 in Brown's Mill, Rutherford Co.,

TN. He died in Died Young.

xii. Horace Greeley Hopkins. He was born on Jan 14, 1882 in Brown's Mill,

Rutherford Co., TN. He married Irene Wiseman. They were married 1904. He

died 1968 in Memphis, TN.

xiii. George Washington Hopkins. He was born on Aug 09, 1884 in Brown's Mill,

Rutherford Co., TN. He married Beulah Mai Gannaway. They were married on

Sep 27, 1908 in Rutherford Co., TN. Died on Sep 04, 1956 in Rutherford Co., TN.

xiv. Josephine "Josie" Hopkins. She was born on Feb 19, 1885 in Brown's Mill,

Rutherford Co., TN. She died in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

xv. Myrtle Levinia Hopkins. Born Abt. 1887 in Brown's Mill, Rutherford Co., TN.

xvi. James Anderson Hopkins. He was born on Jan 04, 1889 in Brown's Mill,

Lascassas, Rutherford Co., TN. He married Eunice Helena Patterson. They were

married on Jan 01, 1930 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. He died on Jan 01,

1963 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Roselawn Cem., Rutherford Co., TN.

xvii. Drennon Hopkins. He was born on Oct 14, 1900 in Brown's Mill, Rutherford Co.,

TN. He died on Dec 25, 1900 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Trimble Cem., West

Trimble Rd., Rutherford Co., TN.

37. Amanda Dill-4 (Marvel M "Jack" Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). She was born Abt. 1852. She died Bef. 1930.

Henry Hopkins is the son of Samuel Lewis Hopkins and Sarah "Sallie" Bryant. He died in Jasper, Crittendon Co., AR. He was born Abt. 1851 in Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Henry Hopkins:

In 1870, Henry is seen living and working on the farm of John Drennon in Wilson Co.

Henry Hopkins and Amanda Dill. They were married on Dec 10, 1871. They had 3 children.

i. William Hopkins. He was born 1871 in TN. He married Leona Robertson. They

were married on Nov 11, 1897 in Rutherford Co., TN.

ii. Charles Hopkins. He was born 1878 in TN.

iii. Alta Hopkins. She was born 1888 in TN.

38. Joseph Elisha "Red Joe" Dill-4 (Marvel M "Jack" Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). He was born on Mar 10, 1855. He died Abt. 1941 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Evergreen Cem., Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Joseph Elisha "Red Joe" Dill:

J E was a blacksmith in the Sharpesville Community while the children were young

In 1900, the family moved to Dill Lane, so Della could take care of her widowed father. It was on the back of this farm that they built their home. J E enjoyed amazing health up until his last year. He died at 85 years of age. "Pappy Joe" was the affectionate name his grandchildren gave him and how he is known in the family to this day.

The Bettie I. Dill Testamentary Trust disposed of the Dill Lane property in 2004. The Trust contained approximately 300 acres and four parcels, selling for upward of $1.5M. Lurlene Dill Rushing was the only surviving grand child of Joseph and Bettie Isham Dill.

Approximately 81 acres of the final 300 was purchased from William Short by Joseph and Della Short. Della Short. She was born 1859. She died 1932.

Joseph Elisha "Red Joe" Dill and Della Short. They were married on Nov 25, 1880. They had 4 children.

i. Dora D Dill.

ii. Katie M Dill.

iii. Will M Dill.

iv. James Passen "Jim" Dill. He was born on Nov 11, 1887. Died on Sep 19, 1978.

Notes for James Passen "Jim" Dill:

As a young man, Jim set up a fix-it shop near the blacksmith shop and livery

stable on South Walnut near Vine Street. Eventually, Jim Dill took over the

blacksmith shop and invited his father to work with him. The sign on the front of

their shop read, Carriage and Wagon Work, J E. Dill & Son.

Later J E returned to the farm to do his blacksmithing. He managed the farm

allowing tenant farmers to put in their crops.

Jim Dill was the third of the five children of J E and Della that survived birth. A

first rate blacksmith, machinist and mechanic, Dill purchased his first car, a 1910

Ford for $490. It was on this car, he learned the principles of the gasoline engine.

On the banks of Lytle Creek and Broad, he opened J. P. Dill's Machine Shop.

Some of his major accomplishments were: invention of a self-tying mechanism on

a hay bailer for International Harvester, a seed cleaner that cleaned buckhorn

from red clover seed, and an ability to make rings and bearings for farm

equipment.

39. Samuel Gwinn Mosby-4 (Amanda Fitzallen Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I"

Wright-1). He was born on Sep 04, 1844 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. He died on Mar 30, 1930.

Mary Hines Brooks. She was born on Sep 19, 1847. She died on May 31, 1932.

Samuel Gwinn Mosby and Mary Hines Brooks. They had 4 children.

i. Minnie Mosby. She was born Abt. 1868.

ii. William Mosby. He was born Abt. 1870.

iii. Joseph Mosby. He was born Abt. 1877.

iv. Samuel Mosby. He was born Abt. 1878.

40. Eliza Mosby-4 (Amanda Fitzallen Dill-3, Mary "Polly" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). She was born on May 22, 1857 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. She died on Dec 06, 1946 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

Rodolphus Johnson "I" Hill is the son of Charles J Hill and Mary M Todd. He was born on Jun

29, 1855 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. He died on Mar 25, 1911 in Nashville, Davidson

Co., TN.

Rodolphus Johnson "I" Hill and Eliza Mosby. Married Abt. 1894. They had 2 children.

i. Eliza Lucille Hill. She was born on Jun 09, 1899 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford

Co., TN. She married Charles Haynie Hosale. They were married on Sep 04, 1925 in Gallatin, Sumner Co., TN.

ii. Rodolphus Johnson Hill II. He was born on Apr 03, 1896 in Murfreesboro,

Rutherford Co., TN. He died on Jun 22, 1959.

41. Laura M Miller-4 (Alfred Miller I -3, Hannah Wright-2, Isaac Newton Wright I -1). She was born on Jul 04, 1840 in TN. She died on Dec 14, 1915 in Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Miller Cem., Rutherford Co., TN.

Col. William Francis Marion Betty is the son of William Randolph McClanaham Betty and Emily Cornick. He was born Abt. 1833 in TN. Col Betty was an attorney.

William Francis Marion "Col" Betty and Laura M Miller. They were married on Aug 19, 1869 in Rutherford Co., TN. They had 3 children.

i. Alfred M Betty. He was born 1870. He died 1903.

ii. Cooley Betty. She was born Abt. 1872.

iii. Lula H Betty. She was born 1877. She died 1903.

42. Doshia R Brashears-4 (Jesse W "II" Brashears-3, Elizabeth "Betsy" Wright-2, Isaac Newton "I" Wright-1). She was born on Oct 06, 1841. She died on Feb 27, 1923.

Joshua Barton is the son of Hale Barton and Lucinda Emily Rucker. He was born Abt. 1835. He

died 1921 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

Joshua Barton and Doshia R Brashears. They had 2 children.

i. Edwin Hale Barton. He was born 1866. He died on Feb 03, 1924 in

Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

Notes for Edwin Hale Barton:

All three wives died of typhoid fever in the vicinity of Murfreesboro.

ii. Sallie Elizabeth Barton. She was born on Aug 23, 1866. Died on Sep 23, 1929.

43. Jesse Brashears III -4 (Jesse W Brashears II -3, Elizabeth "Betsy" Wright-2, Isaac Newton Wright I -1). He was born on Nov 20, 1850 in Rutherford Co., TN. He died on Jan 02, 1906.

Ada V Brown is the daughter of Reps Osborne Brown and Mary Elizabeth McAdoo. She was

born on Feb 15, 1859 in Rutherford Co., TN. She died on Jun 22, 1936.

Jesse Brashears III and Ada V Brown. They were married on Feb 15, 1881 in Rutherford Co.,

TN. They had 5 children.

i. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brashears.

ii. Eva Brashears.

iii. James Jesse Brashears.

iv. Kenneth Brashears.

v. Shirley Brashears. He was born 1887. Died 1952 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.