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The County of Warren was established in 1807 from White County, which was created form Overton, Jackson and Smith Counties in 1806. Overton and Jackson was created from Smith County in 1806 and 1801 respectively. Smith was created from Sumner County in 1799, Sumner form Davidson in 1786, Davidson from Washington in 1783 and Washington was Established in 1777 which covered the present state. The County seat of Warren is McMinnville, TN.

1811 March 22nd Newspaper Abstract [Genealogical Abstracts from TN newspapers 1803-1812, compiled by Sherida K. Eddleman, Heritage Books, 1540E Pointer Ridge Place, Bowie Maryland 20716 22 Mar 1811, Volume 2-97] David SPRADLING is mentioned in a Warren County, TN newpaper as follows:

notice: The following person have reported estrays in Warren County, per James M'EWEN, r.w.c.: (4) "David SPREADLIN(sic), on Hickory Creek, has taken up a red sorrell filly. On January 13, 1811 the filly was appraised at a value of $15.

submitted by TOTTY researcher Birdie (Totty) McNutt

1811 September 23rd Passport "The governor of Georgia issued a passport "for Messrs. Gaben Evans, Stephen Parler, Abram Miles, Jun., David SPRADLIN and Moses Miles and his wife and one negro for them to travel through the Indian Nations to the Western Country." The date of the passport was Monday 23rd Septemebr 1811.
submitted by TOTTY researcher Birdie (Totty) McNutt
Notes: David SPRADLING was in Franklin County, Georgia prior to coming to Tennessee. He was most likely traveling through there on business regarding disbursement of property.

1812 Tax List Unidentified Return for Warren County, Tennessee [Transcribed by Carole Hammett of the Combs &c Research Group, Inc.]
page 15 (89)
David SPRADLIN #26
Charles SPRADLIN #64
Page 16 (81)
Nathanial PAYNE #91
Alexander POWELL #92
Benjamin WOOTEN #114
Notes: David SPRADLIN(G) and his son Charles SPRADLIN(G), the father and step brother respectively of both Rhoda and Susan SPRADLING TOTTY and their brother Jesse SPRADLING. Charles was the son of David by his first wife Telitha THOMPSON SPRADLING of Wilkes Co., NC.

1812 June 11th Deed [Warren Co, TN Deed Book A (1808-1818), abstracted and compiled by Betty Moore Majors, Mountain Press, Signal Mtn, TN, 1992] DBA:330 dated 11 Jun 1812. reg 21 Sep 1812. William P. ANDERSON of Nashville, Davidson Co, TN to Nathaniel PANE [sic] of Warren County, for $500.00... 250 acres on Hickory Creek.. Benjamin WOOTEN's corner.
submitted by TOTTY researcher Birdie (Totty) McNutt
Notes: Nathaniel PANE<sic> was married to Susannah. William P. ANDERSON is later found in Deed records date February 27, 1810 with Robert TOTTY in Hickman Co., TN.

1820 CENSUS Record David SPRADLING Warren County, Tennessee 221101-00201

1820-1822 Marriage of David SPRADLING and Widow Susannah SPENCER
Notes: Need marriage record that might shed clues/proof as to what the maiden name of widow Susannah Spencer Spradling was and to document the year they were married, since the 1820 census shows an elder female of 45 and up, this was likely Susannah in household.

1822 Deed [1822-1827 Deeds of Warren County, Tennessee] In 1822 David SPRADLIN(G) bought 75 acres of land in Warren County from Thomas Hopkins for five hundred dollars. The land abuts that of Benjamin Wooten. Elisha Reynolds and David Coulson were witnesses.
submitted by TOTTY researcher Birdie (Totty) McNutt
Notes: David SPRADLING was the father of Rhoda who married Francis Marion TOTTY the son of Robert TOTTY in Hickman Co. TN

1822 March 9th Birth(s) of Susan B. SPRADLING and her brother Jesse SPRADLING, Hickory Creek, Warren County
Notes: Susan & Jesse were the daughter and son of David & Susannah SPRADLING. Susan SPRADLING TOTTY died December 17, 1898 in Independence County, Missouri, she married Johnson Harrison TOTTY in Hickman County, TN. Jesse SPRADLING died Aft. 1857 in Monroe County, Arkansas and was married to Adaline Unknown. All known records place his date of birth as 1822 same year as his sister Susan B. SPRADLING. Since twins run in this line, it is thought that it was likely possible that Susan and Jesse were twins. research still in progress to prove or disprove same.

1824 July 30th Records [Warren County, Tennessee Plat Book Volume 1 1824-1827 - Records, Page 23], Surveyed for Ransom GWINN, 50 acres. Entry 5 July 1824, No. 455. On the headwaters of Hickory Creek adjoining a 75 acre survey in the name of Thomas HOPKINS where David SPRADLIN now lives, also William WOOTTEN and Kincheon MATTHEWS. Benjamin W. CUNNINGHAM's field, south with CUNNINGHAM's line. Surveyed by John BASON & Benj. CUNNINGHAM CC. Wm M. DOUGLAS D.S.W.C.
submitted by TOTTY researcher Birdie (Totty) McNutt
Notes: Further documentation placing David SPRADLIN(G) on Hickory Creek when his daughter Rhoda was born. This place of birth is also documented in the Diaries of Rhoda SPRADLING TOTTY.

1824 July 30th Records [Warren County, Tennessee Plat Book Volume 1 1824-1827] - Records, Page 32 Surveyed for Benjamin W. CUNNINGHAM. 69 acres. Entry 26 June 1824, No. 192. On the waters of Hickory Creek adjoining Benjamin WOOTTEN. Kincheon MATTHEWS and said CUNNINGHAM and William WOOTTEN, a conditional line between Jonathan WOOTTEN and said CUNNINGHAM. Surveyed by John CASON & David SPRADLIN, CC Wm M. DOUGLAS, D.S.W.C.
submitted by TOTTY researcher Birdie (Totty) McNutt
Notes: David SPRADLIN(G) surveyed the above land as documented. His future son-in-law Francis M. TOTTY would later also be a surveyor in Texas, perhaps he learned the trade from his father-in-law.

1824 November 6th Birth of Rhoda May SPRADLING, Hickory Creek, Warren County
Notes: Rhoda May SPRADLING was the daughter of David and Susannah SPRADLING. She married Francis M. TOTTY in Hickman Co., TN in 1843 and died April 09, 1899, Forestburg, Montague County, Texas. Rhoda SPRADLING TOTTY wrote diaries spanning the years 1876 through 1899 when she died. see diaries of Rhoda SPRADLING TOTTY
submitted by TOTTY researcher Birdie (Totty) McNutt

1825 June 16th Records [Warren County, Tennessee Plat Book Volume 1 1824-1827 - Records, Page 124-125] Surveyed for John SPRADLIN 15 acre entry dated 26 June 1824 No. 194 on the headwaters of Hickory Creek adjoining ______[David?] SPRADLIN and the district line, Cumberland Mountain. James CARGILES line. Surveyed by Wm. SPRADLING & Isaac WHARTON, CC. Wm. M. DOUGLAS, DS.
submitted by TOTTY researcher Birdie (Totty) McNutt
Notes: Here John SPRADLIN(G) was age 78. He was married to Sarah KNOX SPRADLING and had several of his children living in Warren Co. according to his pension records. Wm SPRADLING listed was the son of John and Sarah. Most SPRADLING/TOTTY researchers place the father of David SPRADLING as Charles SPRADLING of SC, however documents continue to place David with John SPRADLIN(G) and his children, possible father and brothers to David SPRADLING (1771). Research still in progress

1826 February 22ndSurvey [Warren County, Tennessee Plat Book Volume 1 1824-1827 - Records Page 203]. Surveyed for John SPRADLING 127 acres (there not being a sufficiency within the calls of location to fill his entry, it being for 130 acres) entry 4 February 1826. No. 1585 on the waters of Hickory Creek adjoining his own land on the east, south boundary of Kincheon MATTHEWS (now David COLSON's), corner of Shadrick TRIBBLE's, corner of John SAYLES, NE corner of the said John SPRADLING, Joshua HORTON & Wm. SPRADLING, CC. A. HIGGINBOTHAM, SWC
submitted by TOTTY researcher Birdie (Totty) McNutt

1826 January 17th Records [Warren County, Tennessee Plat Book Volume 1 1824-1827 - Records Page 189]. Surveyed for Shadrick TRIBBLE 15 acres. Entry dated 31 July 1824, No. 650 on the waters of Hickory creek adjoining Kincheon MATTHEW, Ransom GWYN, David SPRADLIN & Jenkin REYNOLDS, SW corner of a 50 acre survey belonging to said MATTHEWS whereon Wm. HARBIN has cleared, line of said GWYN's preference claim, SPRADLIN's east boundary line, 60 acre entry made in the name of said MATTHEWS. Ransom GWYN & James SPRADLIN, CC. A. HIGGINBOTHAM. SWC.
submitted by TOTTY researcher Birdie (Totty) McNutt
Notes: This continues to place David SPRADLING, James SPRADLING, William SPRADLING and John SPRADLING as all living very near each other on Hickory Creek. David's daughter Tabitha later marries a HARBIN, likely the Wm. mentioned in this deed. see below

1826 January 17th Survey [Warren County Plat Records, Page 188]. Surveyed 17 January 1826 for Jacob RICE 2 acres, Entry NO. 195 dated 28 June 1824 on the waters of Hickory Creek adjoining John SAYLES, Jenken REYNOLDS, Kincheon MATTHEWS and Shadrick TRIBBLE. Ransom GWIN & James SPRADLIN, CC. AA. HIGGINBOTHAM, SWC.
submitted by TOTTY researcher Birdie (Totty) McNutt
Notes: James SPRADLING was the son of David SPRADLING by his first wife Tilitha THOMPSON. He was born April 09, 1796 in of Wilkes County, North Carolina, and died April 11, 1867 in Mulberry Grove, Bond County, Illinois. He married Francis Trent OLIVER December 1817 in Maury County, Tennessee. She died in Mulberry Grove, Bond County, Illinois.

1827 February 10th Records [Warren County, Tennessee Plat Book Volume 1 1824-1827] - Records, Page 289-290. Surveyed for James CARGILE 200 ½ acre entry dated 28 January 1826 No. 1554 on the waters of Hickory Creek adjoining of John SPRADLING. Shadrack TRIBBLE and others, said SPRADLING's SW corner of the district line, bench of the mountain, SW corner of a survey in the name of Wm. P. ANDERSON, SE corner of a tract in the name of Kincheon MATTHEWS, and TRIBBLE's corner. James MARTIN & Joshua HORTON, CC. The above entry called for 300 acres but owing to existing claims it could not be had. George W. DURLEY, DS.
submitted by TOTTY researcher Birdie (Totty) McNutt
Notes: Could the above Joshua HORTON be related to Sophia DAVIS and Betsy DAVIS TOTTY, daughter's of John and Dorcas DAVIS? Possible father or brother? The Davis, Horton, Anderson and Spradling's were also found in Hickman County, TN.

1833 December 27th Pension ListJOHN SPRADLIN, Private, North Carolina Line, $40.00 Annual Allowance, $120.00 Amount Received, December 27, 1833 Pension Started, Age 86, Warren Co, TN Pension List
submitted by TOTTY researcher Birdie (Totty) McNutt
Notes: Still looking for documentation on how this John SPRADLIN(G) is related to our David SPRADLING. Full Pension record is needed.

Before 1847 February Death of Charles SPRADLING
Notes: Charles SPRADLING was the son of David and Telitha Thompson SPRADLING, he was born in Wilkes County, NC. His widow Sarah age 54, and their 2 children, Mary 20, Elizabeth 18, and Rachel age 39 listed as idiotic are found on the Coffee Co., TN census for 1850 on page 162. It is not know how this Rachel SPRADLING is related to Charles at this time. Research still in progress.

1847 February 28th Survey [Warren County Plat Records, page 65]. surveyed 28 February 1847 for Sarah SPRADLING, [widow of Charles SPRADLING], 36 acres by entry dated 23 February 1847 No. 4735 on the waters of Hickory Creek on side of mountain eastward of where she now lives, corner of 35 acre survey in the name of Charles SPRADLING, line of a 28 acre tract belonging to the heirs of Charles SPRADLING dec'd. David SCOTT and James SCOTT, CC A. HIGGINBOTHAM, PS May 22, 1847. Sent on 25 May 1847 by S. McGEE.
submitted by TOTTY researcher Birdie (Totty) McNutt
Notes: Sarah was the widow of Charles SPRADLING s/o David and Telitha SPRADLING and brother to Rhoda SPRADLING TOTTY

1898 December 17th ObitSusan B. SPRADLING TOTTY [From the RLDS Publication "Zion's Ensign"]
TOTTY--At Independence, Missouri, December 17, 1898, Sr. Susan Totty. She was born in Warren County, Tennessee, March 9, 1822. She, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Spradling, subsequently removed to Bedford County, and later to Hickman County, where, on August 12, 1843, she was married to Johnson Totty. Five sons and three daughters were born to them of whom all but one daughter remain to cherish her memory. She had fifty-two grand children and thirteen great grandchildren. She was baptized into the RLDS church in Colorado by Bro. W.W. Blair, January 19, 1884, and removed the same year to Independence, where she has since resided, loved and respected by all who knew her. She was of a cheerful disposition and led a consistent life. Sermon by Elder Garrett, December 18th; interment in Independence cemetery.

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