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Looking for info on the parents of Ambrose and/ or Nancy (Henderson) Timmins, native Tennesseans. Moved to Lincoln County around 1822 Probally born around 1780 ish.. give or take... William Timmins, a prominent citizen of Gibson County, was born in Hawkins County, Tenn., November 7, 1811. He attended the common schools in boyhood and in 1822 moved with his parents to Lincoln County, where he followed farming and remained until 1869. He then moved to Gibson County and settled near Dyer, farming until 1880. and then moved to the town. He superintends his farm of 140 acres and is considered a prosperous farmer and successful business man. He has been an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1838 and is a man whose moral worth is unquestionable. In 1840 he married Julia A. Martin, who has borne him five sons and four daughters: Mary M., Charles B., George A., William M., Nannie and Thomas (twins), John W., Anna E. and Laura. Mr. Timmins supports the Democratic party and is of Irish descent. His parents, Ambrose and Nancy (Henderson) Timmins, are native Tennesseans. Notify Administrator about this message?
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