Re: Nimrod Funk Anderson County Tennessee -- Never Mind......
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In reply to:
Nimrod Funk Anderson County Tennessee
Bob Sain 9/07/11
I think I found the answer to my post of 5 minutes ago in the post shown below:
Plat Book of Morgan County, Illinois 1894.
"NIMROD FUNK, was born in Shenandoah county, Virginia, Oct. 23, 1794. He was the third child of Samuel and Elizabeth Funk, who were natives of the "Old Dominion." He moved, with his family, to Illinois, in 1830, and settled in what is now Scott county, and died three years after settling there. His wife survived him eight years.
Nimrod, after living with his parents till he grew up, moved to East Tennessee, and was married to Eve Leib, daughter of John Leib, of Anderson county, Tennessee, in 1818. In early life he learned the trade of saddler and harness maker. On the 29th of October, 1827, he landed, with his family, in Illinois, locating in Morgan county. He entered a quarter section of land, on a portion of which Linnville (Lynnville) now stands. He carried on farming until the spring of 1869, when he sold his farm and moved to Jacksonville. Mrs. Funk died at their residence in the city June 22, 1871, soon after which he broke up housekeeping and went to live with his children. They had a family of twelve children, nine of whom are yet living. Mr. Funk and wife became members of the Baptist Church in 1825. He acquired considerable property, and now, in his advanced age, is enjoying good health."
That answers a lot of my questions but now when he transferred his land -- i do have some dates to narrow my search though. If I pinpoint the land I will be glad to share this information with anyone who may be interested.
Thanks,
Bob Sain