Dear Heycuz Genealogy Enthusiasts,
I’m thrilled to share an extraordinary collection of documents from our long-time member Sylvia Lane that provides a comprehensive look into the Sullivan family history. These meticulously preserved records offer a window into the life of Jeremiah Sullivan, a Revolutionary War veteran who played a crucial role in the early settlement of Tennessee.
Key Highlights:
- Verified Revolutionary War service
- Detailed family lineage spanning multiple generations
- Land ownership records in Dickson County, Tennessee
- Connections to early White Bluff settlers
The collection is a testament to the importance of preserving family history and the power of genealogical research. Each document tells a story of migration, service, and family resilience during a transformative period in American history.
I encourage all members to carefully review the attached documents. They represent not just a family history, but a slice of our national narrative.
Happy researching!
Your cuz,
April
Conclusions
The documents provide a rich, verified genealogical record of the Sullivan family, highlighting their military service, land ownership, and significant role in early Tennessee settlement. The collection is a remarkable resource for understanding family migration patterns and Revolutionary War-era social structures.
Documents
Introduction Letter
The first document is a letter from Sylvia to me explaining the contents of the package. Download the letter by clicking the button below
2) Deed from William White to Jeremiah Sulivan
A significant deed from William White to Jeremiah Sullivan dated February 6, 1813, shows Jeremiah purchasing 300 acres of land on Turnbull Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee, for $232.50. This document provides insight into the family’s westward migration and economic activities.
3) DAR Documentation
Sylvia builds a compelling story of her ancestor Jeremiah Sullivan’s service in the American Revolutionary war with the documentation she provides. I’ve enclosed her entire file.
4) Descendants of Jeremiah Sullivan by Sue Thompson
Ms Thompson, the author of this report, is one of the members of the DAR who descends from Jeremiah and Nancy Sullivan’s son Daniel. The report outlines the births and marriages of three generations.
5) A Letter by Charlie Lampley
This is a letter containing the outline of the Lampley family beginning with Joseph Lampley. Joseph Lampley was the father of Elizabeth (Betsey) Lampley who married Owen Sullivan, one of the sons of Jeremiah Sullivan and Nancy Humphries Sullivan. Owen is an ancestor of Sylvia Lane who submitted the documents. Many Lampley researchers will find the name Charlie Lampley familiar as he has provided a lot of family history of this line. This is a letter I have never seen before.
6) History of White Bluff, TN
Sylvia provided 50 plus pages from the book and I have summarized all the mentions of the Sullivan surnames. The author basically looks at land grants to determine who were the original residents of the White Bluffs area and finds that the original settler was Daniel Sullivan and his wife Christian who settled the north side of Turnbull Creek. Because of the “choice location,” the author concludes he must have been the first to settle it. The author says that he also received 100 acres from a North Carolina land grant on Feb 11, 1799. He adds that “The Sullivan Family and those that would marry within, will make up a large percentage of the pioneers of the White Bluffs area from before 1750 to 1820.” He recites the dates of a lot of grants each of which will have to be looked up.
7) Family Group Sheet of Jeremiah Sullivan
The last document is a Family Group Sheet of Jeremiah giving the names of his children, their births and who they married.
