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Below is a family biography included in the book, The History of Hardeman County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1887. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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Andrew J. Walton, farmer, was born in Davidson County, Tenn., March 25, 1828, the ninth of ten children, three now living, born to Mabrey and Martha (Exum) Walton, both natives of Virginia and of English descent. They were married in Middle Tennessee and moved to Davidson County soon after. In the latter, part of 1835 they came to Hardeman County and here spent the rest of their days. The father was born October 7, 1785, was a farmer, a Democrat and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. His death was caused by a stroke of lightning July 15, 1851. The mother was born February 1, 1787. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and died in Hardeman County May 16, 1868. Andrew J., at the age of seven years, came with his parents to Hardeman County and he has practically made this his home ever since. In youth he received a good education and decided to make farming his life occupation. In 1852 he purchased a portion of the old homestead and in a few years became owner of the whole tract and has now 370 acres of land in his county. In 1863 he entered the Confederate Army, enlisting in Company C, was received into Gen. Forrest’s command and served under him until November, 1864, when by reason of ill health, he returned home. September 10, 1868, Mr. Walton married Mrs. Nancy (Marsh) Smith, a native of Hardeman County, born June 29, 1831. He is a Democrat in politics, and although not a member of any church, is a firm believer in the Bible and the Christian religion.
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This family biography is one of 101 biographies included in the book, The History of Hardeman County, Tennessee published in 1887 by Goodspeed. The History of Hardeman County was included within The History of Fayette and Hardeman Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Fayette and Hardeman Counties, Tennessee
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