BOSLEY

Walter Bosley was born ca. 1670 in Staffordshire, England and died 1715 in Baltimore County, Maryland; He married Mary Elizabeth BIRD in 1693. She was born ca. 1672 and died after 1719. Mary was the daughter of John and Elizabeth RICHARDSON–BIRD.
Children 5:
1. Joseph born 1695 died 20 March 1780; married Ann GREENBERRY
2. John born 1703 died 1772; married Hannah PRICE daughter of Mordecai and Mary PARSONS – PRICE.
3. James born 1709 died 1761; married Elizabeth PARRISH 26 November 1730
4. William born 12 March 1712 Baltimore County, Maryland; died March 1754 in Maryland; married Elizabeth ___
5. Charles born 13 May 1714 died 1762; married Elizabeth COX 3 August 1736; she was born ca. 1719 died 1784 daughter of William and Mary _____ COX.

NOTES: Walter was in Baltimore County by 10 October 1697 or 1697 when he surveyed 200 acres called Bosley’s Expectation in Gunpowder Hundred, Baltimore, Maryland. Tax lists show that in 1699, he was constable in Middle River Hundred but after that he was a taxable on south side of Gunpowder Hundred. for history of Gunpowder Hundred: http://www.resurrectionjoppa.ang-md.org/reshist.html
His Will was made 29 July, 1715 and filed 2 November 1715.

In the fear of Almighty God and regard to the uncertainty of time in this world it seemeth good to me John Bosley of Baltimore County in the providence Maryland to make this for my last Will and Testament relating to those things it hath pleased God to bless me with in this world being at this time in perfect memory and sound disposing mind.

First my will and desire is that all those lawful debts which shall be due from me at the time of my decease with my funeral expenses by fully paid.
Secondly, I give and bequeath unto my son Walter Bosley his heirs and assigns forever all my tract of land called Bosley’s Adventure containing four hundred and ninety nine acres, whereon I now dwell, with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging reserving only to his mother my dear wife Hannah Bosley this use of our third part thereof during her natural life.
Also, I give and bequeath unto my said son Walter Bosley one of my Negroes at this own choice after my decease more than his equal part after devised.
Thirdly, I give and bequeath all the remaining part of my estate.
Fourthly, I give and bequeath all the remaining part of my estate whereof I shall die possessed or entitled unto to be equally divided between my said two sons their heirs and assigns forever reserving only to their said mother her lawful third thereof. Lastly, I constitute and retain my said dear wife Hannah Bosley and my said son Walter Bosley my sole Executrix and Executor of this my last Will and Testament revoking and making void all other will or wills and testaments heretofore by me made and in witness hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 20^th day of September 1767.

Signed, sealed and declared by the said John Bosley to be his Last Will and Testament in the presents of us his chosen witnesses hereto: Samuel Coale, Samuel Gott, Richard Gott, Johan Fishparr
April 20, 1772 Samuel Coale and Samuel Gott made their affirmation that they saw the testator John Bosley sign seal publish pronounce and declare the same as and for his last will and Testament, that at the time of his so doing he was to the best of their apprehension of sound and disposing mind and memory at the same time came Richard Gott and Johan Fishparr and made oath on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God that they saw the Testator John Bosley sign seal publish pronounce and declare the same as and for his last will and Testament by making his mark that at the time of his so doing he was to the best of their apprehension of sound and disposing mind and memory that they subscribed their respective names as witnesses signed will in the presence of the said Testator and at his request affirmed and sworn to before W. Young Baltimore County, Maryland.

Baltimore County to wit on the 15th day of April 1787 came Greenbury Bosley executor of the Last Will and Testament of Joseph Bosley late of said County, deceased, and made oath that the foregoing account is just and true as it stands stated and that he has paid or secured the payment of every sum or sums for which he claims allowance which afterdue.
Joseph Bosley, son of Walter and Mary Elizabeth Bird - Bosley, was born 1695 or 1701 in Baltimore County, Maryland.
He was a farmer, Joseph married Ann Greenberry who was born ca 1710.
The Baltimore County Debt Book shows he owned, as of 1750 Ellegas Grove 30 acres.

Children (8 in Administrators Accounts)
1. Mary born ca 1734
2 Delilah born ca 1736 she married 23 April 1758 to Benjamin Barnney
3. Greenberry born ca 1738. He died unmarried at the age of 76 1 April 1814 and named a sister to receive his estate.
4. Diana born ca 1740 She married 8 September 1763 to Elias Magers
5. Ruth born ca 1744 She was married to William Cox whose Will was proved May 1757, Baltimore County, Maryland. She lived in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
6. Thomas born ca 1746. He married 13 December 1770 to Mary Richards. His will adminstrator 26 April 1792.
7. Hannah
8. Gideon born ca 1748. He married 9 January 1772 to Sarah Cole. He died 11 August 1803/05 in Lincoln County, Kentucky.

Reference above from notes of Edith Mae Bosley - Wright of Archie, Missouri and Christine Rice 30 May 1986 of Carbondale, Illinois.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 10 day of July 1759.
Signed, sealed and acknolwedged to be the last Will and Testament of the said testator in the presence of us Jospeh Bosley Jr. October 11, 1762 came Joseph Bosley, Jr. and made oath on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God that he saw the testator Charles Bosley sign the within Will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last Will and Testament.
At the time Elizabeth Bosley executrix of the said Charles Bosley made oath on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God that she saw her deceased husband make his mark to the within Will and heard him publish and declare the same to be his last Will and Testament that he at the time of his so doing he was to the best of both their apprehensions of sound and disposing mind and memory.
Sworn to before William Young, Dep. Commissionary, Baltimore County.
Charles Bosley son of Walter and Mary Elizabeth Bird Bosley married Elizabeth Cox daughter of William and Mary Cox. Her will was provided 10 February 1785. Daughter Elizabeth in father's Will and not in mother's Will. 3 August 1736 William Cox and his wife, Mary for the love they both bore their daughter Elizabeth wife of Charles Bosley conveyed them 50 acres Bachelor's Range. In 1745, 1749 and 1757 Jacob Cox and wish wife Elizabeth conveyed various tracts to Charles Bosley.
Reference Baltimore County Deeds
Their son Zebulon Bosley Will names wife Elizabeth; son James and 2 shares: 4 children unnamed received 1 share; Elizabeth executrix with Elijah Bosley (brother) and Robert Carnam; children Katerine, Carnan, Lydia, Margaret, Lisha, Robert Carnan and Joshua Wells.
Will Book 4 page 528 10 November 1787 proved 30 March 1791.
Will book 5 page 75 Ruth Bosley 17 January 1792 proved 26 December 1792 names Ann Trapnell; Elizabeth Headington;
Ruth Headington and Walter Bosley's daughter Eleanor to my own sisters to Elizabeth Chenoworth daughter of Author Chenoworth; Executor William Lane son of John Bosley

I,Ruth Cox , being weak in body but of sound and disposing mind, and memory do make and publish this may last Will and Testament in manner following that is to say I command my soul to almighty God and as such to worldly estate and effects as I am possessed of or entitled unto I dispose of the same in matter following that is to day that I desire that all my just debts of any I shall owe at the time of my decease together with my funeral expenses be paid and discharged by my executor, after named within 6 months next after my decease I give and bequeath to my son Jepe Cox the plantation or tract of land whereon I now live with all buildings and improvements thereon in as full and simple matter as I held and enjoyed the same.
I bequeath unto the said Jepe 5 head of cattle, 2 mares and 1 horse also all the hogs belonging to said plantation being all the cattle of any kind to which I have any claim.
I bequeath unto the said Jepe all my household and kitchen furniture together with all the utensils and implaments of husbandry on said plantation or there belong.
I desire that all my wearing apparel may be equally divided between my 4 daughters Elizabeth, Mary, Belinda, and Lydia share and share alike.
It is my will that out of the estate or property hereby bequeath to the said Jepe my executor within 6 months after my decease do pay or cause to pay unto Thomas Cox, Jospeh Cox, Greenbury Cox, Stephen Hicks, Nicholas Roggers, Joshua Cox, Walter James each one Spanish milled dollar which is to be full compensation for any claim on demand which they as sons or sons in law might have a claim to any property which may belong to me at the time of my decease and do hereby appoint Joshua Cox my sole executor of this my last Will and Testament.

In witness where I have hereunto set my hand Seal 2nd day of May 1798.
Sealed published and dictated by the testator as her last Will and Testament has requested our names as witnesses herewith John Williams , James Rhea.

COX

Will of Ruth Bosley-Cox, daughter of Joseph and Ann Bosley and granddaughter of Walter and Mary Elizabeth Bosley died in Sullivan County, Tennessee. This indenture made this 12^th day of September in the year of our Lord 1815, between Ruth Cox Senr. of the one part and Susanna Cox, Thomas Hartman, William, Sophia, Mary, Thomas, Jacob, James Abraham, and Isaac Cox of the other part, each of Sullivan County and State of Tennessee; Witnesseth: That the said Ruth Cox as well for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which she the said Ruth Cox hath and beareth to the said Susannah Cox, her daughter-in-law and the said Thomas Hartman. William, Sophia, etc. her grandsons and daughters as also for the better preferment of them, the said Ruth Cox have given and granted unto the said Susannah, William etc. all that tract or parcel of land whereon the parties aforesaid, now lives, containing One Hundred and Fifty-five acres, to-wit: Beginning at a walnut and hickory near joining the lands of John Tipton, thence North ten west ninety poles to a white oak, thence North twenty six West fourteen poles to a black oak on said. Tiptons line, thence North twenty six West along Thomas Godards line forty four poles to a walnut and corner of Jacob Sturms, thence South sixty West thirty five poles to a white oak, thence with said Sturms line West seventy five poles to a white oak, thence with said Sturms line to two poplars, a corner of Jesse Cox, deceased, thence with his line South twenty East One hundred and Four poles to an ash and dogwood on or near a conditional line between and Stephen Hix, thence along said line to the beginning. To have and to hold the said infeeage or tenement land or premises hereby given and granted unto and said Susannah Cox, Thomas Hartman, William Cox, Sophia Cox, Mary Cox, Thomas Cox, Jacob Cox, James Cox, Abraham Cox, and Isaac Cox and to their heirs etc., forever. Which said rights to be fully vested in them at the death of the said Ruth Cox, with the following exception, to-wit: the said Susannah Cox is to have an equal share of the benefits and advantages arising from the above mentioned tract of land with the other heirs herein named during her life or widowhood, at the termination of either as the case may be, her right then shall cease to the said tract of land and to be equally divided between the surviving heirs above mentioned, and I the said Ruth Cox for myself, my heirs, etc., do warrant and forever defend every part and parcel of the above mentioned land with the exception above mentioned. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first above written. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of: John Anderson, Walter James
STATE OF TENNESSEE SULLIVAN COUNTY
Court of Pleas ye February Session, 1815 the execution of the within deed was proved by the oath of Walter James and John Anderson. Witnesses thereto subscribed. Let it be Registered.
Registered 16th May 1816.
Test. Mathew Rhea, Clerk.

Jesse Cox, son of William and Ruth Bosley-Cox, was probably born in Baltimore County, Maryland, date of death is before 1815 when his mother left his family in her will. Jesse married Susannah ___ who was born 1776 in Maryland and died in 1853. Her second marriage was to Richard Gammon, Sr. of Sullivan County, Tennessee. Richard died 4 January 1833.
Jesse and Susannah children:

1. William Cox

2. Sophia Cox born 1805 married William Galloway, son of Marshall and Hannah Wantland Galloway of Sullivan County, Tennessee. William was born ca 1790 in Botetourt County, Virginia. They moved to Hempstead County, Arkansas 1853
Their children
1. Abraham Galloway born ca. 1824 in Tennessee. He married Sarah Polk in Meigs County, Tennessee. Abraham died 1881 in Hempstead County, Arkansas buried Shover Springs.
2. Thomas Galloway born ca 1829 married 7 February 1848 in Meigs County, Tennessee to Mary C. Rothwell. He went to Williams County, Texas in 1860 and she remained with the Galloways in Arkansas. Mary died in 1892 and is buried in Shover Springs.
3. Eliza born ca 1827 and married John N. Albert in Meigs County, Tennessee. She died in 1892 in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
4. Annis Mae born 27 July 1830 in Rhea/Meigs County, Tennessee. She married Waller Rothwell in Meigs County, Tennessee. Then she married John Ross Sr. in Hempstead County, Arkansas. Annis died 27 July 1888. That are both buried Ross Cemetery.
5. John B. born 7 July 1832 died 4 October 1902 buried Matt Hall Cemetery, Hempstead County, Arkansas. Married Mary Ann Mouser. Second married Shuman. Third married a Hammonds
6. James born ca 1835 died 1882. buried in Matt Hall Cemetery married Elizabeth Mouser
7. Sarah born ca 1839 married Mastin Sutton
8. Mary born 1842 Meigs County, Tennessee 1864 buried Shover Springs
9. Jobe F. born ca 1845 Meigs County, Tennessee. married Caroline Fuller. Jobe was in the Civil War pvt. 20th Ark. Inf. C.S.A. died 23 March 1921 buried Shover Springs

Sullivan County, Tennessee Book 11-12, 1830 William Galloway and his wife Sophia of Rhea County one of the heirs of the Will of Ruth Cox to John Hamilton $100.00 certain piece of land containing 19 acres and a quarter being Lot No. 4 drawn for William Galloway being his wife’s part of the tract of land willed by Ruth Cox to the heirs of Jesse Cox.
August 1830 in Washington, Rhea County deed of conveyance was acknowledged by William Galloway one of the makers. It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that Sophia Galloway the other bargainor is a feme covert and from bodily infirmity is unable to attend this court. Joseph McCorkle and Matthias Shaver Esquires appointed to take the privy examination. 15 September 1830 James Berry, Clerk.
23 October 1830 Joseph McCorkle and Matthias Shaver examined Sophia Galloway at the home of Matthias Shaver.

3. Mary (Polly) Gay, daughter of Jesse and Susan Cox, born 12 October 1803 died 5 June 1896 buried Blountville Cemetery, Tennessee. Polly married Abraham Galloway, son of Marshall and Hannah Wantland Galloway. she and her four children: Sophia born ca 1832, Isaac born ca 1833, Elizabeth born ca 1837 and Ruth born ca 1840 were with her mother for the 1850 census of Sullivan County, Tennessee.

In book 11-294 10 February 1835 Abraham Galloway and his wife Mary to Susan Gammon formerly Susan Cox paid $150.00 for 22 acres Beginning at a black oak and a hickory at the top of a ridge thence along a line of the land set off to Susan Gammon as Dover – Corner of Robert Rheas thence with Jacob Sturms.

4. Thomas Cox born ca 1807 married Matilda __ Thomas is listed in the 1830 Rhea County census, 1840 census listed in Meigs County.
His son James born ca 1836.
Rhea County, Tennessee court minutes Vol B. 1829 – 34 page 217-1832 William Galloway, Thomas Cox and Matilda Cox to James Hold. Deed of conveyance dated 6 August 1832 for an undivided part of land in Sullivan County, Tennessee was this day duly acknowledged in open court by William Galloway and Thomas Cox to be their act and deed … Matilday Cox after having been examined separate and apart form her husband, ordered by the court that said deed be certified to the county of Sullivan for Registration by E. Thompson.
Sullivan County, Tennessee Deed Book 10 6 February 1830 page 524 Thomas Cox – Jesse Cox Deed. Thomas Cox to George W. Netherland 1/8 of 142 acres Muddy Creek for 160.00 by said Netherland and William Anderson being a part of a tract conveyed by Greenberry Cox to Ruth Cox 15 day March 1791 and willed by said Ruth Cox to the children of Jesse Cox and the same on which Richard Gammon Sr. now lives. The other tract containing 25 acres and a half, adjoining the first mentioned land and which was purchased by Jesse Cox from Edward Gossuch on the 15 February 1806. Beginning at an ash and dogwood adjoining land of Stephen Hicks then north corner Jacob K, Snapps then South Now I the said Thomas Cox being one of the sons of Jesse Cox and entitled to one eighth part of the above tract of land do for myself and my heirs in presence of John Netherland and Jacob Cox. Registered 9 March 1830 (E Thompson)
James Cox son of Thomas Cox married 3 January 1859 to Jane Cate, recorded Meigs County, Tennessee. Their children : Thomas L., born ca 1860 married 16 April 1882 to Susan Drake; Susan E. born ca 1862; John F. born ca 1868; and Lou E. born ca 1873

5 Jacob born ca 1808 in Sullivan County, Tennessee; Deed book 11, page 34 August 16, 1830 Jacob Cox to Amos James 150.00 24 acres Muddy Creek, part of the land where Jesse Cox last lived and also willed to the heirs of said Jesse Cox by his mother Ruth Cox and divided by order of the court corner of James Cox, joining the land of said Amos James; William Deery corner;
William Wolford; A Thomas Registered September 13, 1830
Deed Book 11, page 59 Sullivan County, Tennessee. September 29, 1830 Jacob Cox and his wife Mary to Daniel Branstetter 115 acres 14.50
Registered December 21, 1830.
Sullivan County, Tennessee Deed Book 11, Page 161 March 29, 1831, Jacob Cox and Mary and Frances Bowey and Ann Bowey to Frederick Ford: 200 acres south of Holston River
Signed Frances Bowey; Ann Bowey; Jacob Cox; Mary Cox
1850 Census Sullivan County, Tennessee #257 Jacob age 42; Elizabeth age 21 and Samuel age 17
Deed Book 17 page 399 24 September 1853 Washington County, Tennessee. I, Jacob Cox, of Washington County, Tennessee formerly of Sullivan County who intermarried with the daughter of Jacob Sturm deceased and my wife being deceased and being the guardian of my children Elizabeth and Samuel J. Cox have conveyed 67 acres Chestnut Ridge --- all the right title ---- joining land to Deck Seneker and Dulaney
Samuel J. Cox; Jacob Cox; William Mitchell;
Registered January 28, 1854, Sullivan County, Tennessee

6. James Cox, son of Jessee and Susan Cox, born 5 June 1810 census in Sullivan County, Tennessee and died there and are buried in the Old Bountville Cemetery. James died 27 January 1897 an and Peggy died ]17 May 1891.
CHILDREN:
1. Sarah Jane born 7 December 1832; She married Milton E. Spurgeon 6 September 1873. Sarah died 5 June 1918 and is buried in the Old Blountville Cemetery
2. Samuel Evans born 17 February 1834. He married Mary E. Thomas who was born 12 July 1836 and died 20 February 1900. Samuel died 15 July 1911.
3.Susan E. born 16 February 1836 married Richard Miller. Susan died 31 October 31, 1909.
4.James S. born 6 October 1837. married 2 January 1869 Nancy Kayes born 26 October 1842 died 14 February 1870. 3 November 1874 Jesse married Margarey Kayes, sister of 1st wife. died 28 November, 1891. had a son Robert married Nannie Bell Lature their children Jesse and Margaret
5. Harriet Sophia born 18 September 1839. died 26 August 1857.
6. William Thomas born 21 November 1842. killed 27 October 1864 at Bean Station Tennessee. He was a conferederate soldier
Book 11-181; 23 February 1832.
James Cox to John Hamilton - 115.00... land known as No. 7 being said James Cox part of a tract of land left him by his grandmother Ruth Cox... Beginning at a Spanish oak a corner of lot No. 6...on Jacob Sturms line...30 acres
Timothy Hamilton; James Cox; R. Dulany
Registered September 13, 1832
Book 11 - 182; 23 May 1832
John Hamilton to Amos James ..115.00... land known as lot No. 7 being a certain piece of land Hamilton bought of James Cox .. also being part of a tract of land whereon Jesse Cox last lived and left to the heirs of said Jesse cox by Ruth Cox. Cox together with a piece adjoining said lot of line.. Richard Gammons line ..
J. K. Snapp; John Shaver; John Hamilton
Registered September 3, 1832
Deed book 15, page 284, Sullivan County, Tennessee 10 March 1849 personal mortage James Cox 135.00 advanced by Samuel Evans and William D. Evans...covered by mare, colt, cattle, sheep, hogs, etc...due in 12 months

1787
10 March 1787; Block 1 page 214 Robert Gray and Margare Lately of Sullivan County to Greenberry Cox and Stephen Hicks for 250 pounds, 560 acres on Muddy Creek' adjacent to Timothy Acuss, Mary Culberson and Jesse Maxwell. (Stephen Hicks is married to Elizabeth Cox)
In 1787 Stephen Hicks, Sr. is buying jointly with Greenberry Cox from Robert Gray his land grand of 560 acres on Muddy Creek.

1791
15 March 1791 Block 2 page 455-456 Greenberry Cox of Sullivan County, Tennessee and Territory of United States South of the River Ohio to Ruth Cox for in consideration of an annuity due to her the said Ruth from the said Greenberry by bond bearing date 2 September 1788. 347 acres on the waters of Muddy Creek ..; begining at a white oak under a ridge .. Timothy Acuffs line...Mary Culbertsons line ... Jesse Maxwell line ... James Bringham line. . along the consentable lines as affixed by both parties .. with either let hindrance or molestation from me my heirs.
Executive Administrator Greenberry Cox
Greenberry is now married, has one daughter Lydina and is moving to Davidson County

1794
3 March 1794; block 2 page 688 Walter James from Ruth Cox. 92 acres. His first registered land purchase. He married Lydia Cox, daughter of Ruth in 1792.

1805 Walter James is selling this 92 acres to Jacob Sturm.

3 March 1794 Greenberry Cox is purchasing 100 acres from Ruth Cox, his mother, as he had returned to Sullivan County in fall of 1793.

1791
In 1791 Greenberry Cox is transferring part of this land, 347 acres, to Ruth Cox his mother,. In 1815 when Ruth Cox is giving at her death 155 acres to her daughter-in-law Susanna Cox, widow of Jesse and their 9 children it is stated that this land is near a conditional line with Stephen Hicks.
Stephen Hicks was married to Elizabeth Cox. Their daughter Elizabeth born 12 February 1790 died 14 February 1856; married John B. Hamilton

1793
Jesse Cox 19 July 1793 Sullivan County oldest son of Greenberry Cox kept a diary of 520 pages from 1834 - 1865. it is in the manuscript Departme4tn of Tennessee Archives. He was a pioneer Williamson County Primitive Baptist Minister. He stated that his parents were originally from Baltimore, Maryland, partly raised in Sullivan county after they married and had one daughter they moved to Davidson County near Nashville in 1791. Having been harassed by the Indians and having lost their house and all they had in it by fire, they returned to Solovern County. He purchased 100 acres of broken land on which he continued to live and improve for nine years. His family having increased to six children. In October 1803 they moved again to Davidson County. His father died when he was 10 years old. He mentions his cousin Amos James in Paris, Tennesseen. son of Walter James married to Lydia Cox.

1803
October 1803 Greenberry Cox returned to Davidson County. Died there 9 September 1804 Thomas Cox of Davidson County brother of Edward Cox of Sullivan County was administrator of Greenbery Cox deceased.

1806
25 January 1806 Block 4 Page 629 Thomas Cox administrator is selling to Edward Gosuch of Sullivan County 100 acres in consequences of a bond given the said Greenberry Cox in his lifetime (must be a bond given by Greenberry) Beginning at two white oaks on the waters of Muddy Creek running North of Timothy Acuffs lines. Acknowledged in Davidson County by Thomas Cox.
18 February 1806 Block 4 Page 682 Edward Gosuch to Jacob Hartman for 416.00 75 acres waters of Muddy Creek. Timothy Acuffs line corner of Jesse Cox.
20 February 1806 Block 6 Page 370 Jesse Cox from Edward Gosuch for 150.00 25 1/2 acres. Joining Stephen Hicks corern of Jacob Hartman Signed Edward Gosuch

1815
12 December 1815 Block 7 Page 66 Ruth Cox is giving to Susanna Cox her daughter-in-law and her six sons and three daughters at her death 155 acres. Susannah Cox is to have an equal share of the tract during her life or widowhood then everything to the other heirs names. Beginning at a walnut and hickory near joining the lands of John Tipton. Thomas Godards line Jacob Sturms, corner of Jesse Cox deceased near a conditional line with Stephen Hix.

1827
17 July 1827 Block 10 page 377 Stephen Hicks to John Hamilton for the maintenance of Stephen Hicks Sr. and wife Betsy during their natural life as specified in a bond bearing the same date given by John Hamilton of Hawkins County... all that plantation lying west of Blountville adjoining lands of E. R. Dulaney. Heirs of Jesse Cox and others containing 269 acres .. not to bargain sell or convey during the life of either.. for the true and faithful performancy of the above covenant the said John Hamilton is by these presents bound in the penal sum of 1,000.00 also to furnish to furnish the said Stephen and Betsey the room of the Tenement South in the same.
Stephen Hicks; Witnesses Richard Gammon; G. Willhelm

1831
21 February 1831 Richard Gammon and John Hamilton an indenture was made both of the County of Sullivan, State of Tennessee Witnesseth that I John Hamilton have this day bargained and convey to the said Richard Gammon his heirs and assigns forever a certain piece of parcel of land containing nineteen acres and a quarter being Lot No. 4 drawn for William Galloway being his wife's part of the trail of land willed by Ruth Cox to the heirs of Jesse Cox situated in Sullivan County to the beginning at a walnut on the top of a ridge a corner of Lot No. 3 thence with a line of the same North 81 poles to a poplar and hickory thence with Jacob Sturm's line North 84 East 31 poles to a Gum thence South 14 East 48 poles and twelve links to a Buckeye near the head of a spring thence South 13 West 44 poles to a poplar adjoining John Hamilton's land thence with his line North 61 West 18 poles to a Birch on top of said ridge thence along the same to the beginning for and in consideration of the sum of 100.00 to him in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged to have and to hold the aforesaid land with all the priviledges thereunto belonging to the said Richard Gammon Sr. and his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Hamilton for myself my heirs and assigns do warrant and forever defend every part of parcel of the above mentioned land with all the appurtenances of in and to the same belonging to the said Richard Gammon Sr. to his heirs and assigns forever for witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written signed sealed and deliverd in presents of John Hamilton
State of Tennessee, Sullivan County, Court of Pleas, 16 February Session 1821
Their was the execution of the above deed of conveyance acknowledged in open court by John Hamilton. Granted it be registered \
Registered March the 20th 1831
Richard Netherland Clerk, by G. W. Netherland DC

1835
This indenture made this 10th day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty-five between Abraham Galloway and his wife Mary Galloway of the one part and Susan Gammon formerly Susan COX of the other part each of Sullivan County and state of Tennessee WITNESSETH that the said Abraham Galloway and his wife for an in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and by these presents have bargained and set unto the said Susan Gammon and to her heirs and assigned forever a certain tract or parcel of land containing twenty-two acres be the same more or less said land situated in the County aforesaid Beginning at a black oat and a hickory on the top of a ridge thence along a line of the land set off to the said Susan Gammon as dower with eighteen West one hundred and fourteen poles to a gum thence twenty-five poles to two poplars a corner of Robert Rhea's thence with Jacob Sturm's to him South twenty five East six poles and fifteen links to a poplar sapling thence Ease thirteen poles to a thick hickory and gum sapling thence South fifteen East and the Masonhead ninety-four poles to two hickories thence to the Beginning to have and to hold the said granted and bargained premises to the said Susan Gammon and to her heirs forever and the said Abraham Galloway and his wife Mary Galloway for themselves and their heirs and assigns do warrant and forever defend every part and parcel of the above mentioned land with the appurtenances thereunto belonging to the said Susan Gammon and to her heirs and assigns forever against the claims of all persons whatever in witness whereof we the said Abraham Galloway and Mary Galloway have herewith set our hands and the date above written signed sealed and delivered in presence of Abraham Galloway Mary Galloway
State of Tennessee, First Circuit Sullivan County personally appeared before me Samuel Anderson Deputy Clerk of the Circuit clerk said Abraham Galloway the within named with whom I am personally acquainted and who ackowledged that he executed the within deed for the purposes therein contained and Mary Galloway the June Court having also personally appeared before me privately and apart from her husband the said Mary Galloway acknowledge the execution of said Deed to have been done by freely voluntarily and understandingly.

1838
15 January 1838 block 12 Page 139 Susan G. Gammon (Susan Cox) married 2nd Richard Gammon, Sr. is purchasing for 700.00 from the heirs of Jacob Sturm. 92 acres beginning at two poplars, a corner of Solomon Jones and 20 1/2 acres a corner of Thomas Hartman along Jacob Sturms.
Ruth Cox's 92 acres goes around and around in the family

1840
17 August 1840 Book 12 page 520 Laurence Snapp from John B. Hamilton 269 acres for 1,600.00 tract of land whereon the said Hamilton now lives joining and bounded by the lands of the heirs of E. R. Dunley, deceased. the land of Petr Rader land of the heirs of Timothy Hamilton land of Jacob K. Snapp land of Susan Gammon land of Amos James land of William Deery being the tract of land conveyed by Stephen Hicks to said John B. Hamilton.

1859
Both Richard Gammon and Susan Cox Gammon were dead at this time
April 22, 1859
Ths indenture made this twenty-second day of April 1859 in and between George F. Gammon, Clerk and Master of the Chancery Court at Blountville on the one part and John B. Hamilton on the other part all of the County of Sullivan, State of Tennessee
Witnesseth that whereas a Bill as filed in said court by John Barkley, Administrator of Richard Gammon, Sr. deceased, vs the heirs at law of said Richard Gammon, Sr. on the 14th of April 1856 for the purpose of selling a certain parcel of land in the pleadings devized by said Richard Gammon after the death of his wife, Susan Gammon formerly Susan Cox widow of Jesse Cox deceased to his being at law
And Whereas, said cause was regularly proceeded in the March term 1859 at which a decree was made confirming the sale of the land of Richard Gammon by the undersigned to said John B. Gammon after the death of his wife Susan Gammon formerly Susan Cox widow of Jesse Cox deceased to his being at law
And whereas said cause was regularly proceeded in the March Term 1859 at which term a decree was made confirming the sale of the land of Richard Gammon by the undersigned to said John B. Hamilton on 15th January 1857 for the sum of seven hundred and twenty-five dollars the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged has bargained, sold and confirmed unto the said John B. Hamilton his heirs and assigns forever the following described parcel of land containing about forty-nine and one half acres be the same more or less
situated in the aforesaid County of Sullivan on the north side of the main road leading from Blountville to Kingsport one mile northwest of Blountville and known as the land on which the widow Susan Gammon lived and died, and which was divized to her during her natural life by Richard Gammon Sr. deceased.
And whereas the said forty-nine and one-half acres more or less was laid off into three parcels or lots, by commissioners appointed by the county court of Sullivan County and was drawn by the heirs of Jesse Cox deceased as follows
No. 4 containing 8 acres more or less was drawn by William Galloway. No. 5 containing the mansion house and containing 8 acres more or less was drawn by Abram Cox. No. 2 containing 22 1/2 acres more or less was drawn by Thomas Hartman all of which three parcels or lots of land were purchased by Richard Gammon in his lifetime. Lot No. 4 beginning at a walnut on the top of a ridge at corner of Lot No. 3 thence with a line of the same north 84 east 31 poles to a gum thence South 4 east 48 poles and 12 links to a buckeye near the head of a spring thence South 13 west 44 poles to a popular adjoining John Hamilton's land thence with his line North 61 W 18 poles to a birch on the top of said ridge thence along the same to the Beginning at a Buckeye at or near the head of a spring at corner of Lot No. 4 thence with a line of said lot South 13 W 44 poles to a popular on John Hamilton line thence with the same South 61 East 16 poles to a White Oak and Buckeye thence north 87 E 10 poles and 15 links to a stake near the wagon road thence North 13 E 44 poles to a stake near a locust thence north 83 West 26 poles to the Beginning containing eight acres more or less Lot No. 2 beginning at two hickorys at corner of lot. No. 1 thence with the same north 15 West 94 poles to a hickory and gum sapplings near a large poplar thence along Jacob Stearns line East 30 poles to four spanish oak saplings growing from one root thence South 82 poles to a chestnut Oak and black oak on top of a ridge along the top thereof to the Beginning containing twenty-two acres and a half acres more or less.
Now therefore in consideration of the promises and by virtue of authority in me by law and said decree of court vested, I have bargained and sold and by these present do bargain sell and convey unto him the said John B. Hamilton his heirs and assigns the said three lots or parcels of land containing forty-nine and one half acres more or less together with all and singularly the appurtenances and herediements to hand and to hold unto him the said John B. Hamilton his heirs and assigns in fee simaple and I do further hereby warrant and defend the title to said land unto him the said John B Hamilton his heirs and assigns as for forth as by law and said decree of court it is incumbent on me to warrant and defend the same but no further or otherwse. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affirmed my private seal the seal day and at first above written.
Witness Josh Mack Logan, George Gammon George F. Gammon
Laurence Snapp, the Innkeeper, deceased in 1862 willed to his son John T. Snapp a lifetime estate in this farm then to his children.