Dear List,
This is my first posting with you.
I am looking for a Mary Carter born 1796, location unknown. She was married
to Ruban Hays. He was born 1792 in Tennessee. Where they were in Tennessee I
am not yet sure of. I know that the state is filled with both Carters and
Hays. I had seen Ruban's name on an old tax list when I first started my
research, of course before I even knew who I was looking for. Don't think
that doesn't keep me up some nights!!!
Mary and Ruban had atleast the following two sons. William born 1814 in
Tennessee and John, my Great Great Great Grandfather, May 15, 1818 also in
Tennessee.
I can find no trace of Ruban in Illinois where the two boys show up in 1850
with their wives and children. There is a Mary Hays in Gallatin County,
Illinois 1830 Census with boys the correct age and she seems to be of the
correct age also, as far as census can be used to gauge such things.
William married Mary Polly Townsend and John married Annie Gerdel Townsend,
both daughters of John Townsend and Sophia Hogg. John Townsend ans Samuel
Hogg, Sophia's father, had settled in what is now Hamilton County, Illinois
before 1816.
Any information on where to start with the Carters or a lead on the Hays
would be appreciated.
Thank you and always willing to share what I have if it wil help another.
Best Regards,
Carla Dunlap Krehbiel