Hayes(Hays), Thomas & McGahee, Matilda
Hope this story strikes a chord with someone:
About 1849, Thomas Hayes, two of his sons (Lee and Tommy) and daughter Arta came from North Carolina to Overton County, Tennessee.Arta who was 16 at the time, walked, driving a herd of sheep.They left behind a son, Marsh, who was blind.
About 1849, Thomas Hayes, two of his sons (Lee and Tommy) and daughter Arta came from North Carolina to Overton County, Tennessee.Arta who was 16 at the time, walked, driving a herd of sheep.They left behind a son, Marsh, who was blind.The family homesteaded in Overton County.Arta first married a Gerling(Geesling) and married second Thomas William Phillips.
The family homesteaded in Overton County.Arta first married a Gerling(Geesling) and married second Thomas William Phillips.The family corresponded with Marsh after their migration, and the postmark on his letters was Bulls Gap, NC.
The family corresponded with Marsh after their migration, and the postmark on his letters was Bulls Gap, NC.I am not able to piece the whole story of their migration together.I understand Thomas' wife was Matilda (Tiddly) McGahee, and there were two more daughters, Adeline and Avo.Not sure if Matilda was a first or second wife or in which State Adeline and Avo were born.
I am not able to piece the whole story of their migration together.I understand Thomas' wife was Matilda (Tiddly) McGahee, and there were two more daughters, Adeline and Avo.Not sure if Matilda was a first or second wife or in which State Adeline and Avo were born. I would very much appreciate any leads as to Thomas Hayes or Matilda McGahee's parents, siblings, or additional info on any of the children.Arta was my gg grandmother. Would love to exchange info.More Replies:
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Cynthia Morrow 1/25/03
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Cynthia Morrow 6/16/03
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Barbara Franklin 11/05/08
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Barbara Franklin 11/05/08
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