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Hester Bartlett was born on 7 June 1829 at White County, Tennessee.² She was the daughter of Joseph Bartlett and Nellie Bartlett.¹ Hester Bartlett married Mattison Buck on 26 November 1856.² Hester Bartlett died in 1900.²

George Thomas was born circa 1783 at North Carolina.² He married Mary Pryor, daughter of William Pryor and Martha (?).³ George Thomas served on a Jury of Grand inquest on 9 May 1808 at White County, Tennessee.⁴

George Thomas was listed as the head of a household on the 1820 census White County, Tennessee. His household consisted of 3 free white males under 10, 1 free white male age 10-16, 1 free white male age 26-45, 1 free white female under 10, 1 free white female age 10-16, and 1 free white female age 26-45. There were 2 persons engaged in Agriculture.⁵ On 9 April 1821 George Thomas was assigned to work with Joshua Bartlett on the road from post oak to falling water, known by the name of cherey creek road; Overseer of the road from post oak to falling water, known by the name of cherey creek road and was assigned a number of people to work on the road with him including.⁴

In 1830, George Thomas was listed as the head of a household on the 1830 census White County, Tennessee. His household consisted of 1 free white male age 10-15, 1 free white male age 15-20, 1 free white male age 40-50, 2 free white females under 5, 3 free white females age 5-10, 1 free white female age 10-15, and 1 free white female age 40-50.⁶

George Thomas was listed as the head of a household on the census of 1840 White County, Tennessee. His household consisted of 1 free white male age 40-50, 2 free white females age 10-15, and 1 aged 50-60.⁷

     George Thomas appeared on the 1850 census at White County, Tennessee, on 30 October 1850. Living with him was Mary Thomas.²

Mary Pryor was born circa 1790 at Tennessee.⁴ She was the daughter of William Pryor and Martha (?).^2,3 Mary Pryor married George Thomas.⁵

On 30 October 1850, Mary Thomas was living with George Thomas at White County, Tennessee.⁴

Joshua Bartlett was born in 1768 at North Carolina.³ He was the son of (?) Bartlett.

Joshua Bartlett married Winnie Herring, daughter of Edward Williams and Jemimah (?), on 31 January 1794 at Clark County, Kentucky; Witnesses were Daniel Williams, Dudly Curl, surety, and Robinson Hunt.⁴ There has been much speculation as to the wife/wives of Joshua Bartlett. Some have felt he had 2 wives, the first being Winnie Herring and a second marriage to Winnie Williams. The evidence indicates however, that he had only one wife, Winnie Williams Herring (or Hearn). In the 1788 Madison County marriage bond for Winnie's marriage to John Hearn, the bondsman was Daniel Williams, Winnie's brother. In the marriage bond for the marriage to Joshua Bartlett, the bondsmen were Daniel Williams and Dudly Curl (sic). Dudly Curl was married to Daniel and Winnie's sister, Penelope. This shows a close familial tie to Winnie. Joshua and Winnie named two of their children Daniel and Penelope. Winnie's brother, Daniel, also named one of his children, Winnie.^4,5

Joshua Bartlett appeared on the tax list for Cumberland County, Kentucky, on 16 July 1799.⁶ He began military service on 4 October 1813 at Jackson County, Tennessee, when he was mustered into Captain James Holleman's Company in the Tennessee Militia during the War of 1812.⁷ He ended military service on 4 June 1814.⁷

Joshua Bartlett was was sworn in along with Thomas Bounds as Administrators and Executors of the estate of James Bartlett, deceased on 17 July 1815 at White County, Tennessee. The record reads: "This day Joshua Bartlett and Thomas Bounds Administrator of the estate of James Bartlett Decd. late of the County aforesaid and produced in open Court the last will and testament of the decedent and there upon the due execution there of was proven open Court by the oath of Walker Bennett and Harrison Owens the subscribing Witness thereto for the purpose therein Mentioned and there upon in like manner the said Joshua Bartlett and Thomas Bounds were sworn Execution to the last will and testament of the said James Bartlett decd. Which was ordered to be recorded."⁸ He was "appointed Overseer of the road from the house of Mrs. Ann Quarles to the old County line near Thomas Bounds" on 16 October 1815 at White County, Tennessee.⁸

Joshua Bartlett was listed as the head of a household on the 1820 census White County, Tennessee. His household contained one male 10-16, one male 16-18, one male 18-26, one male over 45, two females under 10, one female 10-16, two females 16-26, and one female over 45.⁹ On 12 October 1820 at White County, Tennessee, Joshua Bartlett was named as a defendant in a court case regarding his being an overseer. The record read:
     "In this cause came the Defendant into open Court, and together with Anthony Dibrell and Thomas Randolph acknowledged themselves indebted to the State of Tennessee in the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars, that is to say, the said Defendant in the sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars and the said Anthony Dibrell and Thomas Randolph in the sum of sixty two dollars and fifty cents each to be levied of their proper goods and chattels, land and tenaments, to the use of the state, nevertheless to be void on condition that the Defendant make his personal appearance here from day to day during the present term of this court and not hence depart without leave of the court." The following day the court made this determination "This day cometh James Rogers Esqr. as well as the Deft in his proper person into open Court, and the Attorney General declares that he cannot further proscute the above cause whereupon with the assent of the Court, and with the consent of the Solicitor it is considered by the Court, that the above cause be dismissed, and discontinued, and the County of White be taxed, and pay and satisfy the costs of this proscution, and the Certificates issue, directed to the Trustee of said County, in favour of those persons who may be entitled to the same, by him to be paid out of any money in his office note otherwise appropiated."⁸

On 9 April 1821 Joshua Bartlett was Overseer of the road from post oak to falling water, known by the name of cherey creek road and was assigned a number of people to work on the road with him including William Pryor and George Thomas. Other people assigned were Wm Whitaker, Saml. Hardy, Jno Bartlett, Leander Hughes, Walker Burnett, Martin Bedwell, Jno Pennington, Charles Isham, Biggin Perkins, James Lenard, Jno Dyer, James Myers, Jos. England, Hodge England, Irwin Derling, Isaac Bartlett, Mark Whitson, Dudley Hunter, James Hudgens, Thomas Robertson, Jno. Bohannan, James Strain, Jno. Jackson, Jno Phillips, Joshua Hatcher, Wm. Bartlett, Jos. Hunter, and Jas Jackson.⁸ On 15 April 1822 at White County, Tennessee, Joshua Bartlett was ordered by the court to be summoned as a Juror to attend the County court in Sparta on the third monday of July next.⁸ He served on a jury between 16 July 1822 and 19 July 1822 at Sparta, White County, Tennessee.⁸

Joshua Bartlett left a will on 23 September 1823 at White County, Tennessee.¹⁰ He died between 23 September 1823 and 14 July 1823 at White County, Tennessee.³ His estate was probated on 14 July 1828 at White County, Tennessee.¹⁰

Winnie Williams was born circa 1768.^6,7 She was the daughter of Edward Williams and Jemimah (?).^2,3,4,5 A marriage bond was made by John Hearn on 19 May 1788 at Madison County, Commonweath of Virginia, showing his intent to marry Winnie Williams. Daniel Williams, brother of Winnie, was the bondsman. John Hearn signed his name as John Hearn although in one portion of the bond it is spelled Ahearn.³ She married John Ahane in May 1788 at Madison County, Commonweath of Virginia (Now Kentucky).^8,9

Winnie Herring married Joshua Bartlett, son of (?) Bartlett, on 31 January 1794 at Clark County, Kentucky; Witnesses were Daniel Williams, Dudly Curl, surety, and Robinson Hunt.⁴

Winnie Williams was listed as the head of a household on the census of 1840 White County, Tennessee. Her household consisted of 1 free white male age 20-30, 2 free white females age 20-30, and 1 aged 70-80.⁶

Winiford Bartlett was enumerated on the census of 31 October 1850 at District No. 10, White County, Tennessee, as head of household.. Living with her was a 38 year old female whose name is partially obliterated. It looks like Hi--a Bartlett. Also living with them is Elizabeth Bartlett, age 8, and Crockett Bartlett, age 4.¹⁰

Daniel Bartlett was born on 8 September 1803 at Wayne County, Kentucky.¹ He was the son of Joshua Bartlett and Winnie Williams.¹ Daniel Bartlett married Virginia England in 1824.¹ Daniel Bartlett married Bathsheba England in 1836.¹ Daniel Bartlett died on 1 April 1892 at age 88.¹

Virginia England married Daniel Bartlett, son of Joshua Bartlett and Winnie Williams, in 1824.¹

Bathsheba England married Daniel Bartlett, son of Joshua Bartlett and Winnie Williams, in 1836.¹

Nathan Bartlett was born in 1806 at Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Joshua Bartlett and Winnie Williams.¹ Nathan Bartlett married Narcissa Suttle on 3 February 1828.¹ Nathan Bartlett died on 30 September 1841 at Mississippi.¹ He was buried at the Bartlett Cemetery, Dumas, Tippah County, Mississippi.²

Narcissa Suttle married Nathan Bartlett, son of Joshua Bartlett and Winnie Williams, on 3 February 1828.¹

Narcissa Suttle was enumerated on the census of 20 June 1860 at Tippah County, Mississippi, as head of household. Living with her was Jessee Bartlett age 20.²

Edith Bartlett was born circa 1808 at Jackson County, Tennessee.² She was the daughter of Joshua Bartlett and Winnie Williams.¹ Edith Bartlett married Pleasant Randolph after 1826 at Jackson County, Tennessee.² Edith Bartlett died before 1840.²

Rebecca Bartlett was born circa 1800 at Cumberland County, Kentucky.² She was the daughter of Joshua Bartlett and Winnie Williams.¹ Rebecca Bartlett married Thomas Randolph circa 1821 at Cumberland County, Kentucky.²

Dorcas Bartlett was born circa 1805 at Wayne County, Kentucky.² She was the daughter of Joshua Bartlett and Winnie Williams.¹ Dorcas Bartlett married William Whitacre at Wayne County, Kentucky.² Dorcas Bartlett died in June 1823 at White County, Tennessee.²

Nancy Bartlett was born circa 1810 at Jackson County, Tennessee.² She was the daughter of Joshua Bartlett and Winnie Williams.¹ Nancy Bartlett married William Bullock circa 1830 at Jackson County, Tennessee.²

Penelope Bartlett was born circa 1802 at Wayne County, Kentucky.² She was the daughter of Joshua Bartlett and Winnie Williams.¹ Penelope Bartlett married Thomas Bohannon circa 1820 at White County, Tennessee.² Penelope Bartlett died in 1839.²

Hester Bartlett was born on 7 May 1812 at Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Joshua Bartlett and Winnie Williams.¹ Hester Bartlett married Jesse Graham on 14 November 1842 at White County, Tennessee.² Hester Bartlett married John Saul Watson circa 1846 at White County, Tennessee.² Hester Bartlett married Hiram Brown on 8 May 1850.¹ Hester Bartlett died on 26 December 1889 at Putnam County, Tennessee, at age 77.²

Hiram Brown married Hester Bartlett, daughter of Joshua Bartlett and Winnie Williams, on 8 May 1850.¹

John Jasper Plummer was born on 23 February 1826 at North Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of John Plummer and Nancy (?).¹ John Jasper Plummer married Martha Ann Cook, daughter of (?) Cook, on 13 May 1846 at Tippah County, Mississippi; They were married by Dick Moseley.³

John Jasper Plummer appeared on the 1850 census at Tippah County, Mississippi, on 21 September 1850. Living with him were Martha Ann Plummer, James A. Plummer, James M. Cook and John C. Cook.⁴ In September 1856 at Tippah County, Mississippi, the State filed a suit against Thomas J. Caven and J. J. Plummer indicting them for "affray" (a noisy quarrel or brawl). The suit was dismissed.⁵

John Jasper Plummer was listed as the head of a household on the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi, on 10 July 1860. Living with him were Martha Ann Plummer, James A. Plummer, Martha J. Plummer, John Jasper Plummer Jr., Amanda Elizabeth Plummer and Henry Franklin Plummer.⁶

John Jasper Plummer was listed on 11 September 1870 as the head of the household on the census at Range 4, Township 5, Tippah County, Mississippi. Also living in this household were Martha Ann Cook, James A. Plummer, Martha J. Plummer, Amanda Elizabeth Plummer, Henry Franklin Plummer, Allen Arthur Plummer and Melissa Katherine Plummer. Also listed in the household was Matt, aged 7 WM. There are two children not listed: Joseph and Abba I. The age would fit for Joseph. Perhaps Joseph was Joseph Matthew. Abba I. is not listed. It is possible the family wasn't at home and whoever gave the names forgot one of the children or the census taker just missed one.⁷ In March 1879 at Tippah County, Mississippi, A. B. Davis filed a suit against John Jasper Plummer, James Bartlett, Newton Moore, F. W. Carpenter and Jacob Sumers in Circuit Court.⁵



John Jasper Plummer was listed as the head of household on the census on 5 June 1880 at Tippah County, Mississippi. Also living in the house were his wife, Martha Ann Plummer, his sons, Allen Arthur Plummer, Joseph M. Plummer and Abba I. Plummer, his daughter, Melissa Katherine Plummer.⁸ John Jasper Plummer died on 4 June 1889 at Tippah County, Mississippi, at age 63; His obituary in the Sentinel mentioned sons J. A. Plummer of Ripley, Mississippi, J. M. Plummer of Sulligent, Alabama, and Art A. Plummer of Crews Depot, Alabama.^2,9

Martha Ann Cook was born on 13 October 1828 at Georgia.^1,2 She was the daughter of (?) Cook. Martha Ann Cook married John Jasper Plummer, son of John Plummer and Nancy (?), on 13 May 1846 at Tippah County, Mississippi; They were married by Dick Moseley.³

On 21 September 1850, Martha Ann Plummer was living with John Jasper Plummer at Tippah County, Mississippi.⁴

On 10 July 1860, Martha Ann Plummer was listed as a household member living with John Jasper Plummer in the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi.⁵

Martha Ann Cook was listed on 11 September 1870 as a household member living with John Jasper Plummer on the census at Range 4, Township 5, Tippah County, Mississippi; Also listed in the household was Matt, aged 7 WM. There are two children not listed: Joseph and Abba I. The age would fit for Joseph. Perhaps Joseph was Joseph Matthew. Abba I. is not listed. It is possible the family wasn't at home and whoever gave the names forgot one of the children or the census taker just missed one.⁶

Martha Ann Plummer was listed as the wife of John Jasper Plummer on the 1880 census at Tippah County, Mississippi, on 5 June 1880.⁷ Martha Ann Cook died on 6 August 1893 at Tippah County, Mississippi, at age 64.¹

James A. Plummer was born on 13 May 1849 at Mississippi.¹ He was the son of John Jasper Plummer and Martha Ann Cook.¹

On 21 September 1850, James A. Plummer was living with John Jasper Plummer at Tippah County, Mississippi.²

On 10 July 1860, James A. Plummer was listed as a household member living with John Jasper Plummer in the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi.³

James A. Plummer was listed on 11 September 1870 as a household member living with John Jasper Plummer on the census at Range 4, Township 5, Tippah County, Mississippi; Also listed in the household was Matt, aged 7 WM. There are two children not listed: Joseph and Abba I. The age would fit for Joseph. Perhaps Joseph was Joseph Matthew. Abba I. is not listed. It is possible the family wasn't at home and whoever gave the names forgot one of the children or the census taker just missed one.⁴ James A. Plummer married Nannie E. Walker on 29 November 1876 at Tippah County, Mississippi.⁵

James A. Plummer was listed as the head of household on the census in 1880 at New Albany, Union County, Mississippi. Also living in the house was his wife, Nannie E. Plummer. Their son, Laurence D., was enumerated with them as well.⁶

Martha J. Plummer was born circa 1851 at Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of John Jasper Plummer and Martha Ann Cook.¹

On 10 July 1860, Martha J. Plummer was listed as a household member living with John Jasper Plummer in the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi.²

Martha J. Plummer was listed on 11 September 1870 as a household member living with John Jasper Plummer on the census at Range 4, Township 5, Tippah County, Mississippi; Also listed in the household was Matt, aged 7 WM. There are two children not listed: Joseph and Abba I. The age would fit for Joseph. Perhaps Joseph was Joseph Matthew. Abba I. is not listed. It is possible the family wasn't at home and whoever gave the names forgot one of the children or the census taker just missed one.³ Martha J. Plummer married Thomas C. Mize on 5 December 1872 at Tippah County, Mississippi.^4,5

John Jasper Plummer Jr. was born circa 1854 at Mississippi.¹ He was the son of John Jasper Plummer and Martha Ann Cook.¹

On 10 July 1860, John Jasper Plummer Jr. was listed as a household member living with John Jasper Plummer in the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi.²

Amanda Elizabeth Plummer was born circa 1856 at Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of John Jasper Plummer and Martha Ann Cook.¹

On 10 July 1860, Amanda Elizabeth Plummer was listed as a household member living with John Jasper Plummer in the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi.²

Amanda Elizabeth Plummer was listed on 11 September 1870 as a household member living with John Jasper Plummer on the census at Range 4, Township 5, Tippah County, Mississippi; Also listed in the household was Matt, aged 7 WM. There are two children not listed: Joseph and Abba I. The age would fit for Joseph. Perhaps Joseph was Joseph Matthew. Abba I. is not listed. It is possible the family wasn't at home and whoever gave the names forgot one of the children or the census taker just missed one.³ Amanda Elizabeth Plummer married W. J. Jackson on 27 December 1875 at Tippah County, Mississippi.⁴

Henry Franklin Plummer was born circa 1859 at Mississippi.¹ He was the son of John Jasper Plummer and Martha Ann Cook.¹

On 10 July 1860, Henry Franklin Plummer was listed as a household member living with John Jasper Plummer in the 1860 census at Tippah County, Mississippi.²

Henry Franklin Plummer was listed on 11 September 1870 as a household member living with John Jasper Plummer on the census at Range 4, Township 5, Tippah County, Mississippi; Also listed in the household was Matt, aged 7 WM. There are two children not listed: Joseph and Abba I. The age would fit for Joseph. Perhaps Joseph was Joseph Matthew. Abba I. is not listed. It is possible the family wasn't at home and whoever gave the names forgot one of the children or the census taker just missed one.³ Henry Franklin Plummer married Narcissita (?).⁴

Henry Franklin Plummer was listed as the head of household on the census on 5 June 1880 at Tippah County, Mississippi. Also living in the house was his wife, Narcissita Plummer.⁴

Allen Arthur Plummer was born circa 1862 at Mississippi.¹ He was the son of John Jasper Plummer and Martha Ann Cook.¹

Allen Arthur Plummer was listed on 11 September 1870 as a household member living with John Jasper Plummer on the census at Range 4, Township 5, Tippah County, Mississippi; Also listed in the household was Matt, aged 7 WM. There are two children not listed: Joseph and Abba I. The age would fit for Joseph. Perhaps Joseph was Joseph Matthew. Abba I. is not listed. It is possible the family wasn't at home and whoever gave the names forgot one of the children or the census taker just missed one.²

Allen Arthur Plummer was enumerated in the household of John Jasper Plummer and Martha Ann Plummer on the census of 5 June 1880 at Tippah County, Mississippi, as a son.³