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Minnie Lee Eunie FRENSLEY

Minnie Lee Eunie FRENSLEY

Female 1877 - 1914  (37 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Minnie Lee Eunie FRENSLEY was born on 31 Jul 1877 in Tennessee (daughter of John Fletcher FRENSLEY and Eunice Caroline Uny CARNEY); died on 8 Oct 1914 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

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    • FamilySearch ID: KJ46-9LT
    • _UID: D1B38F5F94EF4E4FB99FBC43FF16EEC6B2F2

    Notes:

    DEATH CERTIFICATE ON FILE:CAUSE OF DEATH, DROPSY ABDOMINAL. ATTENDING PHYSICIAN, D.W. PETLER. UNDERTAKER, COMBS & DAVIS. INFORMANT,C.C.CARNEY. MARITAL STATUS,M. LINE FOR NAME OF SPOUSE IS BLANK. ADDRESS OF INFORMANT, 2006 9TH AVE. N.

    Family/Spouse: Charles Thomas C. T. CARNEY. Charles (son of Allen Vincent CARNEY and Nancy Ann BINKLEY) was born on 20 Jul 1870 in Joelton, Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 1 Sep 1947 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Esther CARNEY and died.
    2. Harvey CARNEY and died.
    3. William Henry CARNEY was born on 26 Nov 1894 in Joelton, Davidson, Tennessee; died on 3 Aug 1967 in Clarksville, Montgomery, Tennessee; was buried in Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
    4. Margaret Agnes CARNEY was born in 1901; died in 1987.
    5. Bessie Louise CARNEY was born in 1904; died in 1988.
    6. Myrtle CARNEY was born on 22 Sep 1905; died on 24 Nov 1906 in Dry Fork Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee.
    7. Katie Mae CARNEY was born in 1907; died in 1989.
    8. Nora Pearl CARNEY was born in 1909; died in 1999.
    9. Maud Lucile CARNEY was born on 16 Jul 1912; died on 19 Dec 1913 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
    10. Elizabeth "Bessie" CARNEY was born on 29 Apr 1914; died on 28 Jul 1917 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Fletcher FRENSLEY was born about 1854 in Davidson County, Tennessee (son of William D. FRENSLEY and Mary Ann Polly CARNEY); died about 1879.

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    • _UID: D8D8989EC8124E9682A0A499052E999B6AA6

    John married Eunice Caroline Uny CARNEY on 7 Feb 1873 in Cheatham County, Tennessee. Eunice (daughter of Joshua "Poke" CARNEY and Judith Jane DEMONBREUN) was born on 26 Jan 1855 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 6 Mar 1932 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried on 7 Mar 1932 in Mt. Olivet Cem., Nashville, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Eunice Caroline Uny CARNEY was born on 26 Jan 1855 in Davidson County, Tennessee (daughter of Joshua "Poke" CARNEY and Judith Jane DEMONBREUN); died on 6 Mar 1932 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried on 7 Mar 1932 in Mt. Olivet Cem., Nashville, Tennessee.

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    • FamilySearch ID: KJ46-9DF
    • _UID: D84AEF25415A43EC8DD7718B6D3EF81B1EBC

    Notes:

    CAUSE OF DEATH: 2 CONT LOBAR PNEUMONIA. BURIED IN SINGLE GRAVE SECTION 6,LOT 89, SGR 5. LOT OWNERS 2 CONT ARE LISTED AS WILLIAM FLETCHER AND UNIE C. FRENSLEY.

    Children:
    1. William Fletcher FRENSLEY was born on 4 Jul 1872 in Tennessee; died on 19 May 1917; was buried in Mt. Olivet Cem., Nashville, Tennessee.
    2. 1. Minnie Lee Eunie FRENSLEY was born on 31 Jul 1877 in Tennessee; died on 8 Oct 1914 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William D. FRENSLEY was born on 11 Aug 1811 (son of William Lee FRENSLEY and Susannah G. Elizabeth CHILES); died in 1891.

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    • _UID: 2C798B2DABB64D8890C62F34BD1669CB5335

    Notes:

    1880 CENSUS:FLETCHER FRENZLY,AGE 25,BORN VIRGINIA

    William married Mary Ann Polly CARNEY. Mary (daughter of Vincent CARNEY and Mary "Polly" GOLDSBERRY) was born on 8 Jun 1814 in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 2 Nov 1882 in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried in 1882 in Carney Family Cem, Davidson Co, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary Ann Polly CARNEY was born on 8 Jun 1814 in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee (daughter of Vincent CARNEY and Mary "Polly" GOLDSBERRY); died on 2 Nov 1882 in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried in 1882 in Carney Family Cem, Davidson Co, Tennessee.

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    • FamilySearch ID: KJ46-MPC
    • _UID: 918DBCDA9A9346E48F04170286AD45F625BD

    Children:
    1. Mary J. FRENSLEY was born in 1838 in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee; and died.
    2. Charlotte FRENSLEY was born in 1840 in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee; died in 1861.
    3. Thomas Riley FRENSLEY was born on 21 Jul 1848; died in Nov 1917 in Lagrange, Brevard County, Florida; was buried in 1917 in Lagrange, Brevard County, Florida.
    4. Susan F. FRENSLEY was born about 1852 in Davidson County, Tennessee; and died.
    5. 2. John Fletcher FRENSLEY was born about 1854 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died about 1879.

  3. 6.  Joshua "Poke" CARNEYJoshua "Poke" CARNEY was born on 8 Mar 1816 in Davidson County, Tennessee (son of William CARNEY and Rebecca "Virginia" GULLEDGE (GULLAGE)); died in 1885 in Cheatham County, Tennessee.

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    • FamilySearch ID: L3QN-CQK
    • Name: Joshua CARNEY
    • _UID: DF05B61A8EB340779E5D11E821051FC0A583
    • Residence: 1850, Davidson, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1860, 1st Civil District, Cheatham, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1870, Tennessee

    Notes:

    At time of 1840 Census, four Carney families owned adjacent properties in Davidson County, Tennessee:
    Ennis B. Carney 5 in household
    Jesse T. Carney 5 in household
    Joshua Carney 7 in household
    Willliam Carney 3 in household
    Asee (Asa) Carney 5 in household
    and nearby a (?Elij?) Brinkley household with 8 persons.

    Found in 1850 Census, 4-5 years after wife Sina died in Davidson, Tennessee:
    Joshua, age 31 (actual was 34)
    ?Juda? Carney, age 28 - who is this? Must be Judith but spelling is unfamiliar?
    Henry Carney, age 15 - Elijah's Twin?
    Elij Carney age 15 - abrev. spelling of Elijah
    Marella Carney age 12 - Marilla alt spellling
    Jas (James) Carney age 11
    William Carney age 9
    Sinai P. Carney age 5 - mispelling of Sina
    Mary E. Carney age 4
    John S. Carney age 2
    Was living 2 houses down from Ennis B. Carney. Household of Ennis:
    Ennis B. Carney age 35, male farmer, born in Tennessee
    Willliam Carney, age 11
    Jesse Carney, age 6
    John Carney, age 2

    Found in 1860 Census also:
    J Carney age 44 male Farming
    JJ Carney age 38 female
    JK Carney age 20 male Day Laborer
    W. M. Carney age 19 male ditto (William M.)
    S.P. Carney age 14 female (Sina Parilee) last of Sina's children
    M.A. Carney age 13 female (Mary daughter of Judith)
    Jno. S. Carney age 11 male (John S.)
    J.T. Carney age 9 male
    E. B. Carney age 8 male (Enis B.)
    J.H. Carney age 6 male (Joseph H.)
    M. Carney age 5 female
    R. F. Carney age 1 male

    Joshua found in 1870 Census, Ashland City.
    in District 1, Cheatham, Tennessee:

    Joshua age 54
    Judith J. age 48
    Enis B. age 18
    Joseph H. age 16
    Anis C. age 15
    R. F. age 11
    Hiram C.B. age 9
    Margarett D. age 8



    Found in Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Cheatham, Tennessee; Roll: T9_1247; Family History Film: 1255247; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 28

    Home in 1880: District 1, Cheatham, Tennessee
    Carney, Joshua; Head, age 64 - Farmer
    J.J. ; Wife, age 58
    Hiriam, son, age 19
    G.H., Son, age 28

    Have unvarified nickname of "Poke".

    1858 Cheatham Tennessee Tax Poll
    Carney, Joshua, 740 acres, 1000 value, 1 poll.
    (born 1816, farmer, born TN. 1860 CC Census.
    Married 1st, Zada (Sina) Binkley, March 3, 1835. Davidson Cty. Marriage Records. Married 2nd, Juliet J. Demumbra (Demonbreun), Oct. 27,
    1855. Davidson Cty. Marriage Records, Vol. B, pg. 378.
    Compare 1870 CC Census, District 1, HH 24.
    Compare 1880 CC Census, District 1, HH 75, pg. 9.
    See inventory of

    Joshua married Judith Jane DEMONBREUN on 27 Oct 1845 in 2ND Marriage, Davidson Co, Tennessee. Judith (daughter of Jean "John" Baptiste DEMONBREUN and Catherine Jane TAYLOR) was born on 27 Mar 1822 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died in 1901 in Cheatham County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Judith Jane DEMONBREUN was born on 27 Mar 1822 in Davidson County, Tennessee (daughter of Jean "John" Baptiste DEMONBREUN and Catherine Jane TAYLOR); died in 1901 in Cheatham County, Tennessee.

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    • FamilySearch ID: GM5T-NQ4
    • _UID: EF45BE97EB5A4B169BBC8A3FA7CEBE1698AB
    • Residence: 1850, District 25, Davidson, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1860, 1st Civil District, Cheatham, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1870, District 1, Cheatham, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1880, District 1, Cheatham, Tennessee

    Notes:

    June Carney Pollard supplied parentage research.

    Children:
    1. Mary Elizabeth CARNEY was born on 14 Feb 1847 in Tennessee; died on 19 Oct 1901 in Cheatham County, Tennessee.
    2. Dr. John Spencer CARNEY was born on 1 Jul 1848 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 7 Mar 1901 in Nutbush, Haywood, Tennessee.
    3. Joshua Thomas CARNEY was born on 1 Jul 1850 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 29 Jun 1928 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
    4. J.T. CARNEY was born about 1851 in Tennessee; and died.
    5. Ennis Braxton CARNEY was born in Apr 1852 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died in 1913 in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee.
    6. Joseph H. CARNEY was born about 1854 in Tennessee; and died.
    7. Anis C. CARNEY was born about 1855; and died.
    8. 3. Eunice Caroline Uny CARNEY was born on 26 Jan 1855 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 6 Mar 1932 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried on 7 Mar 1932 in Mt. Olivet Cem., Nashville, Tennessee.
    9. Robert F. CARNEY was born on 30 Aug 1858 in Tennessee; and died.
    10. Hiriam B. CARNEY was born on 1 Sep 1860 in Tennessee; died on 18 Nov 1920 in Scottboro, Davidson, Tennessee.
    11. Margrett Jane CARNEY was born on 10 Jun 1862 in Cheatham, Tennessee; died on 11 Jun 1921 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Lee FRENSLEY was born about 1780 in Virginia (son of Simon Symon FRENSLEY and Elizabeth WALDEN); died about 1829.

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    • _UID: 49C02401FEC544E19DAE3C079BDFEC525C2D

    Notes:

    BIRTH..BETWEEN 1765-1783 (1810 CAROLINE COUNTY,VIRGINIA CENSUS) PROBABLY BETWEEN 1777-1780 (1810 CENSUS, WALDEN MARRIAGE, TWO MALES ON 1800 TAX LIST) DIARY OF V. HILL STATES: "GRANDFATHER WAS A FRENCH TAILOR. GRANDFATHER AND GRANDMOTHER MIGRATED FROM VIRGINIA TO DAVIDSON COUNTY,TENNESSEE." ON 1880 CENSUS BOTH GEORGE W. AND WILLIAM D. STATE BOTH THEIR PARENTS WERE BORN IN VIRGINIA. WILLIAM IS LISTED IN 1803 IN BOWLING GREEN, VIRGINIA ON THE LIST OF VIRGINIA POST OFFICES AND COMMUNITIES.

    William married Susannah G. Elizabeth CHILES in 1810. Susannah was born on 12 Oct 1790 in Ireland Or Virginia; died on 24 Aug 1853 in South Nashville, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Susannah G. Elizabeth CHILES was born on 12 Oct 1790 in Ireland Or Virginia; died on 24 Aug 1853 in South Nashville, Tennessee.

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    • _UID: 37C301ACF1C64325AB039D4C13C1D4787DA6

    Notes:

    MARRIAGE..OBITUARY OF SUSAN ELIZABETH SAYS WIFE OF WILLIAM LEE..NO OTHER WILLIAM OLD ENOUGH, 1810 CENSUS NO FEMALE HEAD OF HOUSE, AUGUST 1811 NEXT CHILD BORN. REFERENCE: OBITUARY AND MARRIAGE NOTICES 1844-1863 BY RUSSELL P. BAKER DIARY OF V.HILL STATES: "GRANDMOTHER WAS IRISH"

    Children:
    1. Susan C. Susan FRENSLEY and died.
    2. Martha Mattie FRENSLEY and died.
    3. 4. William D. FRENSLEY was born on 11 Aug 1811; died in 1891.
    4. Sarah R. Sallie FRENSLEY was born in 1817 in Caroline County, Virginia; died in 1888 in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee.
    5. George W. FRENSLEY was born on 18 Mar 1820 in Tennessee; died on 23 Dec 1894 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
    6. Thomas Osborn FRENSLEY was born on 4 Mar 1824 in Tennessee; died on 19 Dec 1881 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried in Whites Cemetery, Davidson County, Tennessee.
    7. Harriet FRENSLEY was born in 1828 in Tennessee; and died.

  3. 10.  Vincent CARNEY was born about 1773 in Probably North Carolina (son of John CARNEY and Unproven); died on 24 Feb 1844 in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried in 1844 in Davidson County, Tennessee.

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    • FamilySearch ID: KJ4X-T11
    • _UID: BCB6DB197F064FE093FA5321FAAF252F1848

    Notes:

    Vincent was a farmer. He also was a member of Captain Roger's Old Militia Company, #1846 (1812) Davidson County, Tennessee.

    References: 1820 Census - Davidson County, Tennessee - 1 male - over 45 1 female - 26/45 1 female - 10/16 2 females - under 10
    1830 Census - Davidson County, Tennessee Vinson Kerney 2 males - 50 to 60 2 males - under 5 1 female - 20 to 30 1 female - 15 to 20
    1840 Census - Davidson County, Tennessee 3 males - under 5 2 males - 5/10 1 male - 60/70 1 female - 5/10 1 female - 40/50 1 female - 70/80 - NOT Hepsey/Hixey - Who was she????? 2 female slaves under 10 1 female slave between 36 & 55 Employed in Agriculture
    Davidson County, Tennessee Marriage Records January 2, 1789/1849 - page 92, book 1 Neighbor in 1840 of the following: J.B.G. Carney - son of Elijah Carney William Frensley - son-in-law Henly Moses - son-in-law E.M.H. Carney - son of Elijah Carney Elijah Carney - brother???
    Davidson County, Tennessee Will Books, Vol 13 (1843-1846), page 45 Extract of Will of Vincent Carney dated February 23, 1844 - deceased by April 1844 daughter, Caroline Rose daughter, Ebaline Moses daughter, Polly Frensley son, William wife, Hexey (Hepsey/Hixey) - - -"to raise and support other children until youngest son is 21"--- younger children: George, Margaret, Allen, Thomas, Henry, Patsy
    Book: "Pioneers of Davidson County, Tennessee" - By: Edythe R. Whitley "The men in Captain Roger's Old Militia Company lived in the North East part of Davidson County from Dry Fork/Whites Creek to Sycamore Creek"
    Tax List Index - Tennessee State Archives, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee page 18 - Vinson Kearney - 1805 - Davidson County, Tennessee page 54 - Vincent Carney - 1811 - Davidson County, Tennessee page 14 - Vincent Carney - 1829 - Davidson County, Tennessee Source: Tennessee State Archives - Roll #1605 - Davidson County - Court Minutes - 1808/1819 April 1813 - Page 1043 "Daniel Reeves allowed the sum of $5, appraised value of a stray horse taken up by Vincent Kerney"
    Davidson County, Tennessee Land Transaction Vinson (Vincent) Carney - Grantee from Frederick Stump November 24, 1808 Filed June 06, 1809 G-465 100 acres Whites Creek Davidson County, Tennessee
    Land Transaction Vinson (Vincent) Carney - from C. Waggnor May 27, 1816 File 9-1816 L 327 100 acres Whites Creek Davidson County, Tennessee
    Land Transaction Vinson (Vincent) Carney - from J. Stump April 6, 1831 File 5-861 (Filed April 26, 1831) 34 acres Dry Fork - Whites Creek

    Davidson County Will Book 13, p. 45:
    I, Vincent Carney do make and publish this as my last Will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all other Wills by me at any time made.
    First - I direct that my funeral expenses and all my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any money that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor.
    Secondly - I give and bequeath to the heirs of my daughter, Caroline Rose the sum of one dollar.
    Thirdly - I give and bequeath to my daughter, Ebaline Moses twenty-five dollars.
    Fourthly - I give and bequeath to my daughter, Polly Frensley twenty-five dollars
    Fifthly - I give and bequeath to my son William Carney fifty dollars.
    Sixthly - my will and desire is that all the rest and residue of my estate remain in the possession of my wife Hixey Carney for to raise and support my children until my youngest living son shall arise to the age of twenty one provided that she remain a widow that long. My will and desire is that when my youngest living son shall arise to the age of twenty one that all my estate real and personal be sold on a credit of twelve months and the procedes thereof to be equally divided between my said wife Hixey Carney and my sons and daughters. George Carney Margaret Carney Allen Carney Thomas Carney Henry Carney and Patsey Carney but in case my wife should die or marry before my youngest living son shall arise to the age of twenty one then and in that case all my estate to be sold and divided as above mentioned.
    Lastly - I do hereby nominate and appoint Henry Holt my Executor. In witness whereof I do to this my will set my hand and seal this the twenty third day of February eighteen hundred and forty four.
    Vincent (X) Carney
    Signed, sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names here to in the presence of the testator this 23rd day of February 1844. Test., Jonathan R. Garrett Wilkins T. Garrett


    Rule Docket #1815 W. J. Waggoner & others vs William Carney & others
    Suit to divide property of Vincent Carney as youngest son Henry reaches age 25. Copy of Vincent's will in file. Probably around 300 pages accounting for back and front of some. The property is 437 acres of land. A number of depositions dealing with the cutting of timber on the land over the years since Vincent Carney's death.

    Amended Bill of Complaint of George W. Waggoner, Margaret Carney, Henry Carney and Henry Holt Executor of Vincent Carney decd. Against William Carney, George Carney, Allen Carney, Thomas Carney (one place this surname is given a Cooper but apparently a mistake), Wiley Gourd and Patsy Gourd formerly Patsey Carney all defendants being citizens of Davidson Co. except Wiley Gourd and wife Patsey and the complainants being residents of Davidson Co. Tn. Original bill filed 13 August 1857. State that in March of 1844 Vincent Carney died at his residence.

    Vincent married Mary "Polly" GOLDSBERRY on 7 Mar 1808 in Davidson County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of John Baptist GOLDSBERRY and Mary BRUCE) was born about 1775 in Virginia; died about 1815 in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary "Polly" GOLDSBERRY was born about 1775 in Virginia (daughter of John Baptist GOLDSBERRY and Mary BRUCE); died about 1815 in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee.

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    • FamilySearch ID: G9BZ-KQ7
    • Name: Polly
    • _UID: 5D0E03B42CFE46969DFAA7A37564FEF9D9B8

    Notes:

    A grave marker (round stone) for Polly Carney was seen by Leonard Lawson Carney for many years in Dry Fork Road cemetery on the hill by Denton's Chapel Methodist Church, Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee. Polly was a sister of Elizabeth C. Goldsberry, wife of Elijah Carney, suspected brother of Vincent Carney. References: 1820, 1830 and 1840 Census - Davidson County, Tennessee Will of Vincent Carney Marriage Record Giles County, Tennessee Chancery Court Records "Polly" is buried in Vincent Carney Cemetery on Dry Fork Road, on hill above Denton's Chapel Methodist Church, Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee. When Leonard Lawson Carney was a boy and a young man, he saw a carved round stone in the cemetery near the edge of the road with the name "Polly Carney" and dates on it. In 1981, that stone was no longer there or at least it was not visible when Leonard and Glenda walked a ways in the cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Mary Caroline CARNEY was born about 1809 in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee; and died.
    2. Eberline CARNEY was born on 23 Sep 1812 in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 18 Jun 1898 in Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried in 1898 in Dry Fork Road Ce, Whites Creek, Tennessee.
    3. 5. Mary Ann Polly CARNEY was born on 8 Jun 1814 in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 2 Nov 1882 in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried in 1882 in Carney Family Cem, Davidson Co, Tennessee.

  5. 12.  William CARNEY was born in 1770-1775 in North or South Carolina (son of John CARNEY and Unproven); died about 1849 in Tennessee.

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    • FamilySearch ID: GF88-P2Z
    • _UID: 4C3872AA22744BA1901A28337B7D86711616

    Notes:

    Four Carney men were established in Davidson Co, TN by 1798. In July 1799 John, William and Elijah Carney purchased land as evidenced in Davidison County Court Minutes:
    "(p.20) Isaac Earthman to oversee the Road beginning at the foot of the ridge thence to the head of Long Creek, down sd cr about one mile to a tree marked with a large O with all hands above Dry Fork East & West of sd Creek to wit Wm Smith Jno Carney Wm Carney Elijah Carney . . . and all taxables in sd bounds."

    Elijah CARNEY and Vincent CARNEY bought more land on Dry Fork Creek the same day (6 Jun 1809) from Frederick Stump. All four of these men were listed on the rolls of the 1812 Davidson County Militia. John CARNEY and William CARNEY bought land on near-by Marrowbone Creek in 1812. William Carney Married Rebecca Gulledge, 22 Mar 1802 already in Davidson Co., Tennessee.

    Document: Land Claims Ms. Territory 1789-1834 Claim Name: William Carney May 26, 1807 Orig Name: Edward Murray Quant: 1,000f. Situation: Bayou Pierre Derived: Spanish Aug 20, 1795 Note: Asignee of Edward Murray William died between 1846 (he witnessed a land transaction in 1846) and 1850 where Rebecca was listed as a widow with sister and grandson living with her.

    Census of 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee show William Carney with matching family through the years.

    William and Rebecca lived on Lt. Marrowbone Creek in NW Davidson Co. near the Cheatham Co. line. In a court transaction at the Archives, where Wm. was brought in to settle a dispute between James & Henry Carney. William witnessed a land transaction between his sons Jesse T. and Ennis Braxton October 22, 1848 but Rebecca was listed as a widow on 1850 census. Death estimated about 1849.

    Per: June Carney Pollard Separate Baptist Church of Christ membership list kept by Reverend Heaton, Pastor of the Church (located on Marrowbone Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee (now Cheatham County) was the name of William CERNEY/CERNY as transferee to this church.

    Reference: Davidson County, Tennessee Court Minutes - 1792/1813 May 13, 1808 - Court awarded Willilam KERNEY $30 for keeping and maintaining the poor of the County and Ulrick Carpenter. Reference: Davidson County, Tennessee Deed Records Warranty Deeds Index Book M - page 144 - Registered March 09, 1818 - William KERNEY bought 100 acres on Marrowbone Creek from John Stump on October 28, 1816 - Filed March 09, 1818 Reference: Book - "Pioneers of Davidson County, Tennessee" - By: Edythe R. Whitley "William Carney - member of 1812 Captain McCormack's Militia Company. These men lived in the area that later became part of Cheatham County. #1625 (Militia Member Number) William was a Farmer Per: June Carney Pollard "On October 25, 1810, William Gulledge and William Carney sold to John Morris, 50 acres of Willliam Gulledge's half land located in Robertson County, Tennessee" Reference: Book - "Tax List Index" Tennessee State Library - Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee Page 86 Carney, William - 1798 - Sumner County Page 13 Carney, William - 1829 - Davidson County

    John Blackburn witnessed the marriage of William Carney & Rebecca Gullage. Davidson County, Tennessee Court Minutes July, 1799 page 20 Isaac Earthman to oversee the Road beginning at the foot of the ridge thence to the head of Long Creek, down said creek about one mile to the tree marked with a large O with all lands above Dry Fork East & West of said Creek to wit: William Smith, JOHN CARNEY, WILLIAM CARNEY, ELIJAH CARNEY...and all taxables in sd bounds. Davidson County, Tennessee Land Transaction William Carney from John Stump July 03, 1812 Filed November 26, 1812 I-367 100 acres Marrowbone Davidson County, Tennessee Land Transaction William Carney - William Anderson December 29, 1829 Filed December 29, 1829 V 105 152 acres Little Marrowbone

    At time of 1840 Census, four Carney families owned adjacent properties in Davidson County, Tennessee:
    Ennis B. Carney 5 in household
    Jesse T. Carney 5 in household
    Joshua Carney 7 in household
    William Carney 3 in household with one male 60-70yrs old, female 40-50 & 15-20
    Asee (Asa) Carney 5 in household
    and nearby a Brinkley household with 8 persons.

    According to Joshua Carney census in 1880 at age 64, his father was born in South Carolina, Mother in Virginia.

    Possible Arthur Carney Connection:
    Arthur Carney took the oath of allegiance, Natchez Dist., 1789; petitioners, MS Territory, 1802

    In 1797 he m. Celeste ann Brasher, b. about 1783. She apparently d. in childbirth the following year. Their daughter Elizabeth Louisa (or Louisiana) m. Joseph Nicholls; they resided in E. Feliciana Par., LA.

    Mississippi Court Records
    [p.4] ADAMS COUNTY 1802--
    page 9

    Eldergills, John.
    2 November, 1807.
    To Prosper King, 1000 acres of land in the Spanish Dominion of West Florida.
    To Richard King, 1000 acres in the Spanish Dominion of West Florida. "I leave unto Richard King 2/3 of $3280. due me from the estate of Arthur Carney, amount now in the Supreme Court of this Territory."
    Wit: James Stewart, Daniel Greenleaf, Hezekiah Clark.
    Exrs: Felix Hughes and Morris Custard.

    Early Settlers of Mississippi as Taken from Land Claims in the Mississippi Territory

    Certificate Entered: 26 May 1807
    Certificate: 795
    Certificate Date: 19 May 1807
    Recorded: Vol 3 Page 465
    Claim Name: William Carney
    Orig Name: Edward Murray
    Quantity: 1,000f.
    Situation: Bayou Pierre
    Derived: Spanish 20 Aug 1795
    Comment: assignee of Edward Murray

    William married Rebecca "Virginia" GULLEDGE (GULLAGE) on 22 Mar 1802 in Davidson County, Tennessee. Rebecca (daughter of William GULLEDGE (GULLAGE) and Bathsheba (Barsheba) WATTS) was born in 1785 in North Carolina Or Virgina; died about 1851 in Probably Davidson, Cheatham County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Rebecca "Virginia" GULLEDGE (GULLAGE)Rebecca "Virginia" GULLEDGE (GULLAGE) was born in 1785 in North Carolina Or Virgina (daughter of William GULLEDGE (GULLAGE) and Bathsheba (Barsheba) WATTS); died about 1851 in Probably Davidson, Cheatham County, Tennessee.

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    • FamilySearch ID: KLYS-MJC
    • Name: Virginia
    • _UID: AF965E1CC1C84664AD8B1B38EEE76BD89538

    Notes:

    Per: Robert Carney of Williamsburg, Virginia Rebecca may have had two brothers - William and Frederick Gullage. Tabitha probably ended up living with Rebecca after William Carney died.

    Rebecca Carney age 65, found living with Tabitha (Gulledge) Dare age 60, and George Hampton in 1850 Census, for Davidson County, TN. - Living just down the road from son Asa Carney and family. Also in area is Jesse T. Carney and family, as well as Frensley and other familiar families on same census page.

    Found Marriage record on page 69 of Record Book
    Carney William to Rebeccah Gullage 3/22/1802 Bondsman - Edwd. Blackburn

    Children:
    1. James CARNEY was born in 1803 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 1865 in Tennessee.
    2. Jesse Thomas CARNEY was born on 4 Sep 1807 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 22 Sep 1867 in Cheatham County, Tennessee; was buried in 1867 in Marrowbone, Cheatham, Tennessee.
    3. Asa Felix CARNEY was born on 10 Aug 1809 in Ashland City, Cheatham County, Tennessee; died on 13 Jan 1876 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried in Merrybone Creek, Ashland City, Cheatham, TN.
    4. Melinda (Melsindy) CARNEY was born in 1810; died in in said to be Picardie, France.
    5. Ennis Braxton CARNEY was born on 15 Nov 1811 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 28 Jan 1879 in Cheatham County, Tennessee; was buried in Forest Hill Cem., Ashland City, Cheatham, TN.
    6. 6. Joshua "Poke" CARNEY was born on 8 Mar 1816 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died in 1885 in Cheatham County, Tennessee.
    7. Prudy CARNEY was born in 1820; died in 1842 in Robertson County, Tennessee.

  7. 14.  Jean "John" Baptiste DEMONBREUN was born on 24 Jan 1788 (son of Timothy DEMONBREUN); died on 25 May 1872 in Tennessee; was buried in Carney Cemetary, Cheatham County, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John
    • _UID: 2E63027E078B48DAA4D41CB795C0CCCEFF17

    Notes:

    Fact 1: Began buying land in Cheatham County, TN. in 1824
    Fact 2: 1850 TN census - Davidson County, 25th district, page 44 Fact 3: Served in the War of 1812 as J.B. Durrat not knowing T. Demonbreun was his dad

    Source Ronnie Richardson

    Jean married Catherine Jane TAYLOR on 27 Oct 1845 in Davidson County, Tennessee. Catherine was born on 24 Jul 1791 in Tennessee; died on 24 Sep 1822 in Tennessee; was buried in Carney Family Cem, Davidson Co, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Catherine Jane TAYLOR was born on 24 Jul 1791 in Tennessee; died on 24 Sep 1822 in Tennessee; was buried in Carney Family Cem, Davidson Co, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 1979E97B66FF497886EFDC5374CF5DB0109A

    Children:
    1. 7. Judith Jane DEMONBREUN was born on 27 Mar 1822 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died in 1901 in Cheatham County, Tennessee.