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     Rosa Mathewson was born on 18 July 1819 in Strabane, Tyrone County, Ireland.^2,1 She was the daughter of Samuel Mathewson and Elizabeth Adams.¹ Rosa Mathewson married Andrew Donnell on 15 July 1845 in Montreal, Province of Canada, Colony of Canada, now Quebec.^2,3 Rosa Mathewson died on 10 May 1906 at age 86.^2,3
     She immigrated on the Regalia, departing from Derry, arriving 10 July 1833 in Montreal, Lower Canada, Colony of Canada, now Quebec, with her parents Samuel Mathewson and Elizabeth Adams.³

     William Crockett was born before 1820. His birth date is estimated based on his sister's birth dates. He was the son of George Crockett and Margaret Adams. His death date has not been found.

     Martha Crockett was born in August 1820 in Tennessee. (an unknown value.)^1,2 She was the daughter of George Crockett and Margaret Adams.¹ Martha Crockett married James A. Knox.² She died on 6 April 1898 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 77.²
     She appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, in the household of her parents George Crockett and Margaret Adams.¹

     Jane Crockett was born before 1820. She was the daughter of George Crockett and Margaret Adams. Her death date has not been found.

     Katherine Crockett was born circa 1822 in Tennessee. Her birthdate is calculated based on an age of 28 in the 1850 census.¹ She was the daughter of George Crockett and Margaret Adams.¹ Her death date has not been found.

     William Gibson was born circa 1788. (an unknown value.)² He married Rebecca Adams, daughter of Nathan Adams and Martha Patton, on 14 November 1820 in Davidson County, Tennessee.^3,4 William Gibson died on 28 May 1828.² He was buried in Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.²

     Joseph Thomas Gibson was born circa 1823. His birthdate is calculated from an age of 37 in the 1860 census.^1,3 He was the son of William Gibson and Rebecca Adams.^1,2 His death date has not been found.
     Joseph Thomas Gibson appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, in the household of his aunt Mary Adams.³

     His birth and death dates are unknown. Dr. Joseph James O'Reilly married Matilda Adams, daughter of Nathan Adams and Martha Patton.²

     Nathan Gibson was born on 1 June 1827 in Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Robert Gibson and Jane Adams.¹ Nathan Gibson married Mary Jackson before 1860.³ Nathan Gibson died on 9 September 1878 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 51.² He was buried in Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.²
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, enumerated 25 September 1850 in the household of Robert Gibson and Rosanna Adams his father and step-mother.¹ His occupation was listed as "merchant" in the 1850 census.¹ Nathan Gibson and Mary Jackson appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, enumerated 15 August 1860. Their son Robert was listed as living with them.³ Nathan Gibson and Mary Jackson appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, enumerated 12 August 1870. Their children Alicia and Jennie were listed as living with them. Mary's mother, Alicia Jackson, age 74, born in Ireland was living in the household.⁴

     Robert Gibson was born circa 1835 in Tennessee. His birthdate is estimated from an age of 15 in the 1850 census.¹ He was the son of Robert Gibson and Jane Adams.¹ His death date has not been found.
     Robert Gibson appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, enumerated 25 September 1850 in the household of Robert Gibson and Rosanna Adams his father and step-mother.¹ Robert Gibson was His occupation was listed as "engineer" in the 1850 census. on 25 September 1850 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹

     Joseph Gibson was born circa 1829 in Tennessee. His birthdate is calculated based on an age of 21 in the 1850 census.¹ He was the son of Robert Gibson and Jane Adams.¹ Joseph Gibson married Mary Woods. His death date has not been found.
     Joseph Gibson appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, enumerated 25 September 1850 in the household of Robert Gibson and Rosanna Adams his father and step-mother.¹ Joseph Gibson was "clerk" in the 1850 census. on 25 September 1850 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.¹

     Martha Gibson was born circa 1832 in Tennessee. Her birthdate is calculated based on an age of 38 in the 1870 census.^2,1 She was the daughter of Robert Gibson and Jane Adams. Martha Gibson married Nat Colhoun before 1855.² Her death date has not been found.
     Martha Gibson appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, enumerated 25 September 1850 in the household of Robert Gibson and Rosanna Adams her father and step-mother.³ Martha Gibson and Nat Colhoun appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Ward 4, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, enumerated 6 July 1870 His occupation was listed as "farmer.". Their children Jennie, James, Margaret, Nat, Robert, Elizabeth, Charles and Ada B. were listed as living with them.² Martha Gibson and Nat Colhoun appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Stanton, Haywood County, Tennessee, enumerated 28 June 1880. Their children Robert, Elizabeth, Charles and Adams were listed as living with them.¹

     Thomas Gibson was born on 20 September 1836 in Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Robert Gibson and Jane Adams.¹ Thomas Gibson died on 2 November 1917 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 81.³
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, enumerated 25 September 1850 in the household of Robert Gibson and Rosanna Adams his father and step-mother.¹

     Bolivar Conner Cloyes was born on 23 July 1898 in Union City, Obion, Tennessee.^1,3,2 He was christened on 21 December 1902 in Union City, Obion, Tennessee.¹ He married Martha Marguerite Rogers, daughter of Abner Oldham Rogers and Georgia Eldridge, on 28 June 1926 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹ Bolivar Conner Cloyes died on 2 January 1982 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 83.^1,3 He was buried on 5 January 1982 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹
     He appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Union City, Obion, Tennessee, enumerated 18 April 1910 in the household of his mother Livinia and step-father R. Robertson..⁴ He registered for the draft for World War I on 12 September 1918, while living at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, reporting he was employed as hardware salesman at Orgill Bros.² He appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 30 January 1920 in the household of his mother.⁵ He appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Memphis, in Shelby County, Tennessee, in the household of his mother-in-law Georgia Eldridge.⁶ He lived in Union City, Tennessee until he was a teenager.
In 1913, lived at 853 Latham
In 1914, worked as a clerk at Otto Baum, lived at 893 McLemore
In 1915, was a wrapper at Lowensteins, lived on N. Monteverde
In 1918, was a clerk at Otto Baum, lived at 893 McLemore
In 1919, worked at Orgill Bros.. lived at 1272 So. Orleans
In 1921, lived at 938 Leath.
He was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Plot E 121 #3.¹

     Annie Eldridge was born circa 1849 in Tennessee. Her birthdate is calculated from an age of 21 in the 1870 census.² She was the daughter of Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.² Annie Eldridge died date unknown in Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee. She died young.¹
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal census of 14th District, Shelby County, Tennessee, in the household of her parents Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.²

     Elisha Eldridge was born circa 1852 in Tennessee. Her birthdate is calculated from an age of 18 in the 1870 census.² She was the daughter of Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.² Her death date has not been found.
     Elisha Eldridge appeared on the 1870 Federal census of 14th District, Shelby County, Tennessee, in the household of her parents Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.² Elisha Eldridge appeared on the 1880 Federal census Tennessee in the household of her parents Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.³

     Martha Eldridge was born circa 1855 in Tennessee. Her birthdate is calculated from an age of 15 in the 1870 census.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.¹ Martha Eldridge married Abraham Degberry Hunt Armistead, son of George Graham Armistead and Jane Forsyth, before 1880. Her death date has not been found.
     Martha was also known as Pattie. She appeared on the 1870 Federal census of 14th District, Shelby County, Tennessee, in the household of her parents Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.¹ Martha Eldridge appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 15 April 1910. Her children Eldridge, Martha, A. D. Hunt, Mary, Jane Forsyth and Georgia Graham were listed as living with her.² Martha Eldridge appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 12 January 1920. Her children Mary, Jane Forsyth and Martha were listed as living with her Her son-in-law Tom Henderson and grandchildren Pattie Armistead Henderson were also in the household.³ Martha Eldridge appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee enumerated 8 April 1930. Her children Martha, Mary and Jane Forsyth were listed as living with her. Her son-in-law Tom Henderson and grandchildren Pattie Armistead Henderson were also in the houshold.⁴ Martha Eldridge appeared on the 1940 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee enumerated 2 April 1940. Her children Eldridge, Mary, Jane Forsyth and Martha were listed as living with her.⁵

     Mary Eldridge was born circa 1858 in Tennessee. Her birthdate is calculated from an age of 12 in the 1870 census.² She was the daughter of Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.² Mary Eldridge died in November 1878.¹
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal census of 14th District, Shelby County, Tennessee, in the household of her parents Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.²

     Grace Eldridge was born in 1863 in Tennessee.² She was the daughter of Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.¹ Grace Eldridge married T. F. Brahan before 1890.³ Grace Eldridge died in 1928.³
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal census of 14th District, Shelby County, Tennessee, in the household of her parents Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.¹ Grace Eldridge appeared on the 1880 Federal census Tennessee in the household of her parents Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.⁴ Grace Eldridge and T. F. Brahan appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 12 January 1920. Their daughter Kate Rivers was listed as living with them.²

     T. F. Brahan was born circa 1857 in Mississippi. His birthdate is estimated from an age of 63 in the 1920 census.² He married Grace Eldridge, daughter of Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams, before 1890.¹ His death date has not been found.
     T. F. Brahan and Grace Eldridge appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 12 January 1920. Their daughter Kate Rivers was listed as living with them.²

     Thomas Adams Eldridge was born in 1866.² He was the son of Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.¹ Thomas Adams Eldridge married Josephine Herth before 1893. Thomas Adams Eldridge died before 1900.
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal census of 14th District, Shelby County, Tennessee, in the household of his parents Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.¹ Thomas Adams Eldridge appeared on the 1880 Federal census Tennessee in the household of his parents Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.³

     Elizabeth Eldridge was born in May 1868.² She was the daughter of Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.¹ Elizabeth Eldridge died before 1880. Her death date is estimated based on her not being included with the family in the 1880 census.³
     Elizabeth was also known as Lizzie. She appeared on the 1870 Federal census of 14th District, Shelby County, Tennessee, in the household of her parents Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.¹

     Florence Eldridge was born in 1873 in Tennessee.^2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.¹ Florence Eldridge married as her first husband Robert O. Boyd circa 1899.^2,3 Florence Eldridge married as her second husband Milton H. Alford circa 1913.² Florence Eldridge died in 1966.²
     She appeared on the 1880 Federal census Tennessee in the household of her parents Thomas Dillon Eldridge and Martha Adams.¹ Florence Eldridge and Robert O. Boyd appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Bolivar County, Mississippi, at Beat 2, enumerated 18 June 1900.³ Florence Eldridge and Milton H. Alford appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Duncan, Bolivar County, Mississippi, enumerated 1920. Her daughter Roberta Oliver Boyd and a son Milton were living with them.⁴ Florence Eldridge and Milton H. Alford appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Duncan, Bolivar County, Mississippi enumerated 2 April 1930.⁵

     Mary Elizabeth Bragg was born on 4 July 1845 in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama.^4,5,1 She was the daughter of Henry Allen Bragg and Frances Ann Armistead.^1,2 Mary Elizabeth Bragg married Major Thomas Patton Adams, son of Thomas Patton Adams and Anne Tennant, on 3 December 1867 in Hazelwood, near Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee.¹ Mary Elizabeth Bragg died on 5 October 1924 in Arlington, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 79. B. Watson says October 6th.^1,2 She was buried in Chambers Chapel Cemetery, Lakeland, Shelby County, Tennessee, Find A Grave Memorial# 7657049.^1,6
     Mary also went by the nickname Molly.¹ She appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Eighth District, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, in the household of her parents Henry Allen Bragg and Frances Ann Armistead.⁷ Mary Elizabeth Bragg appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Eighth District, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, in the household of her mother Frances Ann Armistead.⁸ Mary Elizabeth Bragg and Major Thomas Patton Adams appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 10 June 1880. Their children Sterling Fowlkes, Henry Bragg, Frances Graham, Mary Belle and John Crockett were listed as living with them.⁵ Mary Elizabeth Bragg appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Memphis, in Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 28 April 1910 in the household of John Crockett Adams and Hazel Patton.⁹ Mary Elizabeth Bragg appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 10 January 1920. Her daughter Frances Graham was listed as living with her, along with Frances' husband Roscoe Feild and their children Roscoe Adams and Frances Elizabeth.¹⁰

     John Crockett Adams was born on 26 February 1878 in Shelby County, Tennessee.^3,4 He was the son of Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg.³ John Crockett Adams married Hazel Patton, daughter of Charles Hayes Patton and Ella Virginia Athey, on 19 October 1901 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.^5,3 John Crockett Adams died on 3 August 1957 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, at age 79.^1,3 He was buried in Chambers Chapel Cemetery, Lakeland, Shelby County, Tennessee, Find A Grave Memorial# 7664713.^6,7
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal census Tennessee in the household of his parents Major Thomas Patton Adams and Mary Elizabeth Bragg.² John Crockett Adams and Hazel Patton appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 11 June 1900.⁸ John Crockett Adams and Hazel Patton appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 28 April 1910. Their children Thomas Patton and Virginia Earle were listed as living with them. His mother Mary Elizabeth Bragg and siblings Sterling Fowlkes Adams, Henry Bragg Adams and Annie Tennant Adams were also in the household.⁹ John Crockett Adams registered for the draft for World War I on September 1918, while living at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, reporting he was employed as salesman at Wm. R. Morse Dry Goods.⁴ He and Hazel Patton appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, enumerated 5 January 1920. Their children Thomas Patton and Virginia Earle were listed as living with them They were living next door to William J. Armstrong and his family.¹⁰ John Crockett Adams and Hazel Patton appeared on the 1930 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee enumerated 2 April 1930. Their children Thomas Patton and Virginia Earle were listed as living with them.⁵ John Crockett Adams and Hazel Patton appeared on the 1940 Federal census of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee enumerated 4 April 1940. Their children Virginia Earle were listed as living with them.¹¹