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John Baker Tapscott was born in Dec 1835 in Jefferson Co., VirginiaG.^4,5,6
     His father died in 1838, when John was about three years old.¹²
     His mother died in 1846, when John was about 11 years old.¹²
     John moved to Clarksville, TennesseeG, about 1854.^13,14
     He was an engineer for the Louisville & Nashville Rail Road Co. from 1855 to 1857. He served as Division Engineer for the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville Rail Road Company in 1857-58.¹⁵ He was then the City Engineer for ClarksvilleG, apparently performing his duties quite satisfactorily, as his resignation prompted the city council to pass a resolution on 20 Feb 1861 praising his abilities and recommending him to potential employers on 20 Feb 1861 in ClarksvilleG.^16,17,18
     John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, enumerated 12 Jun 1860, in a hotel operated by E. Spurrier, with over 20 other men, mostly railroad workers and tradesmen.¹⁹

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     On 6 Feb 1861, before the hostilities of the Civil War had actually started, John wrote to Joseph E. Brown, governor of Georgia and an early advocate for succession, to enquire whether that state had established a Topographical Engineering Corps. He said he was "Desiring more active service" than his duties as city engineer of Clarksville impose and was "fully competent to carry out any plans for fortifications and other military defenses." It appears nothing came of the inquiry.²⁰
     John applied for a commission as First Lieutenant in the Engineer Department of the Confederate Provisional Army on 14 Jan 1862, writing from RichmondG. His application included recommendations from seven men, and several other recommendations appear in his file, including one from the city of Clarksville.²¹ On 10 Mar 1862 President Jefferson Davis submitted nominations to the Provisional Confederate Congress which included John, as an engineer, with the rank of 1st lieutenant. The nomination was confirmed by the Congress on 13 Mar, and he was assigned to the Corps of Engineers.^22,23
      Records indicate that he was in Richmond in Mar, Apr, and May 1862, in Petersburg, Virginia in Aug, and New Kent Co., Virginia in Dec. He was back in Petersburg in Jun 1863, and part of the Defenses of Eastern North Carolina in Jun to Nov 1864.²⁴ John was part of the Army of Northern Virginia that was surrendered 9 Apr 1865 by Gen. Robert E. Lee to U. S. Grant.²⁵

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     After the war, John returned to the practice of engineering. For a time, he engaged in a joint practice with his future brother-in-law, Capt. Robert Linah Cobb, under the firm name of Cobb & Tapscott. In Oct 1865 they advertised their services as Civil and Topographical Engineers, Architects and Surveyors, in ClarksvilleG. They said they would "attend promptly to any business in their profession in this or the adjoining states. Special attention paid to surveying and mapping farms."²⁶ But apparently the partnership did not last long as Robert soon returned to railroad work, and John continued in engineering work independently.^27,28,29
     Like his former partner, he remained interested in the issue of joining railroad rails. On 12 Mar 1875, two years after his partner had filed a patent claiming an improved rail join fastening, John filed his on patent for a different method for solving the same problem. His patent, number 161,839, was approved 6 Apr 1875.³⁰
     John married first Mary Aurelle Cobb, daughter of Dr. Joshua Cobb and Marina Turner Bryan, on 3 Mar 1868 in Montgomery Co., TennesseeG.^7,8
     His wife died on 4 Nov 1869.^31,32
     John appeared with his infant daughter Mary on the 1870 Federal Census of Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, in the household of Dr. Joshua Cobb and Marina Turner Bryan, the parents of his late wife.³³
     John married second Katie Andrews Pagram, daughter of George Pegram, on 4 Dec 1872 in New Orleans, LouisianaG.^9,10,11

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     Gold was discovered in Colorado in 1860, but largely played out during that decade. In the 1870's silver was found in the area around Leadville, creating a new mining rush. The increased activity created a demand for engineering talent, and as a civil and mining engineer, John responded. He was a mineral surveyor for the U. S. General Land office for a time, located in Pueblo, Colorado. In 1883 or 84, after his return, he donated 96 gold and silver ore specimens from Leadville to the Vanderbilt University museum.^34,35,36
     He continued to practice civil engineering after his return to Clarksville.³⁷
     John and Katie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clarksville, Montgomery Co., Tennessee, at Franklin St. G, enumerated 15 Jun 1880. Their children John, Annie, and Virginia were listed as living with them, as was his daughter by his prior marriage, Mary.³⁸
     John and Katie were living at 303 Main St., ClarksvilleG, with their daughters, Annie and Virginia, by 1895.³⁹
     His second wife died between 1895 and 1900.^40,41
     John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Clarksville, Montgomery Co., Tennessee, at 619 Franklin St. G, enumerated 8 Jun 1900, reporting that he owned his home, mortgage free.⁴²
     John died on 24 Mar 1905 at the residence of Gus Owen, College St., Clarksville, TennesseeG, at age 69.³ He was buried on 25 Mar 1905 in City Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG.³

Hunting Cooper Jessup was born on 18 Feb 1843 in Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents, William Jessup and Amanda Harris.¹¹ He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents.¹²
     Hunting attended the Montrose Academy and the Cortland Academy at Homer, New York, and graduated from Yale College in the class of 1864.^1,13 He took up the study of law at his father's office after his graduation but interrupted his study to enlist in the U. S. Army.¹

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      He was ordered to duty as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 101 U.S. Colored Troops, on 27 Mar 1865.^14,15,16 The U.S. Colored Troops were made up of free blacks and freed slaves, led by white officers. They were formed during the last two years of the war, making up about one-tenth of all Union troops by the end of the war. The 101st Infantry Regiment was organized in Tennessee in 1864, composed of men unfit for field duty, but fit for ordinary garrison duty. The unit was assigned to guard various installations in the Nashville area, including the contraband camps (camps for former slaves) at Nashville and Clarksville.^17,18
      Hunting enlisted in Nashville, TennesseeG, on 8 Apr 1865, for three years. He was assigned as a 2nd Lieutenant to Company A.^19,20 His unit served on guard duty at Wilson Hospital in Nashville then he was stationed in ClarksvilleG by May 1865, in command of the company there. As such he would have had reason to be in contact with his future bride's father, who was mayor at the time. Most likely that is how they became acquainted.^21,22
      The 101st was relieved from duty in ClarksvilleG on 1 Jul 1865, returning to Nashville.¹⁸ In the fall of 1865 he received an injury to his left side, in saddle. He was treated in quarters in Oct 1865 and received a two-weeks leave in NashvilleG.^23,24
      He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant at NashvilleG, effective 9 Dec 1865.^25,26
     On 20 Dec 1865 he requested five day's leave to visit ClarksvilleG "to attend to important private business." His request was approved three days later.²⁷

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     Just how a Southern belle with two brothers in the Confederate Army, one killed in action, came to marry a Yankee officer during the occupation of her home town only a few months after they met seems a question fit for romance novels. We would expect such a romance to have been discouraged. Clearly the presence of Colored Troops was unwelcome in the city. An editorial published 8 Sep 1865 expressed this view:      Lack of public approval of the marriage might be suggested by the fact that no mention, save a one-line announcement, has been found in the home-town papers of either of them, despite the prominence of their respective families. More details were printed in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Perhaps the best account we have is from Hunting's obituary thirty years later:It appears he simply swept her off her feet.^29,1
     Hunting married Marina Modena Cobb, daughter of Dr. Joshua Cobb and Marina Turner Bryan, on 27 Dec 1865 in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, at her parents' home in.^7,8,5
      He was discharged in NashvilleG 21 Jan 1866, when the unit was disbanded.^30,31

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      Hunting and Marina returned to his native Pennsylvania at the conclusion of his military service. They appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 17 Jun 1870, apparently living in his mother's home, as he reports holding no real estate, while she reports $7,000 worth. Their daughter Nina was listed as living with them, as is his mother, Amanda Harris, and his sister, Fanny Mulford Jessup, and Maggie Redding, a 22 year-old domestic servant.³²
     After the war Hunting resumed his study of law, and was admitted to the Bar in 1868. He joined in the practice of his older brother William in MontroseG, continuing there until his death. His legal work was largely confined to Orphans Court (mainly probate) and office work because of his health, being subject to epileptic attacks. He was active in the county bar association, serving for many years a member of the examining committee.^33,34,35
     Hunting and Marina appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 12 Jun 1880. Their children Nina, Robert, and Samuel were listed as living with them.³⁶
     Hunting served as a burgess (mayor) of MontroseG for several terms, and was a long-time member of the Rough and Ready Fire Company, a volunteer fire department. He served in most positions in that department, including many years as chief engineer in MontroseG.^37,38,39
     Hunting died on 6 Dec 1897, at his home in Montrose, PennsylvaniaG, at age 54.^9,10 He was buried in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG.²

Robert Henry Williams was born on 14 Jan 1832 in Robertson Co., TennesseeG.^4,5,6
     His father died about Dec 1836, when Robert was about four years old.¹⁴
     He has not been found in the 1850 census, when he would have been 18. He was not with his mother, who had re-married by then, nor with anyone else.¹⁵
     Robert married first Arabella Norfleet, daughter of Starkie S. Norfleet and Nancy W. Parker, on 4 Apr 1854 in Montgomery Co., TennesseeG.^7,8 Robert and Arabella Norfleet appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, enumerated 18 Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $10,000 and personal estate of $9,000. Their children Starkey, Eva, and Thomas were listed as living with them, as were three clerks, Thomas Finley, age 21, J. S. Pendergrass, age 23, and T. S. Waters, age 25. There were also seven slaves, five males and two females, housed in two slave houses.^16,17
     His wife died on 24 Jan 1865.^18,19
     Robert married second Virginia D. Cobb, daughter of Dr. Joshua Cobb and Marina Turner Bryan, on 3 Mar 1868 in Montgomery Co., TennesseeG.^9,10
     Robert and Virginia lived in Dickson Co.G for a time after their marriage before moving back to Clarksville. They appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of White Bluff, Dickson Co., TennesseeG, enumerated 18 Aug 1870, reporting real estate valued at $20,000 and personal estate of $8,000. Their children Edwin and Lillian were listed as living with them, as were his children by his previous marriage, Starkey, Eva, Thomas, and Robert, as was T. A. Turner, age 30, a farm worker.²⁰
     Robert ran for Montgomery Co. County Court Clerk in the 1 Aug 1878 election in a field of four candidates. He was defeated, winning only 373 of 4,865 votes cast.²¹
     Robert and Virginia returned to Montgomery Co.G before 1880. They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Montgomery Co., Tennessee G, enumerated 14 Jun 1880. Their children Edwin and Lillian were listed as living with them, as was Buter T. Peagram, a 39-year-old female boarder.²²
     He was a prosperous farmer, then became a real estate agent in ClarksvilleG by 1880.^23,24,25,26
     Robert was elected as City Marshall of Clarksville on 5 Jun 1882, to fill the unexpired term of the late R. B. Walthal. He was selected by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen over four other candidates. The position was described as the most responsible and best paying office in the city.^27,28
     Robert and Virginia and their two daughters moved to Montrose, PennsylvaniaG, about 1898, about the same time her sister Sallie and her son did. Their sister Marina and her husband had been living there since their marriage.^29,30
     Robert and Virginia appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania, on Maple St. G, enumerated 16 Jun 1900, reporting they were renting their home. Their children Lillian and Anna were listed as living with them, Her sister, Sallie West Cobb, was listed as living in the same building.²
     Robert also appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Manhattan, New York Co., New York G, in the household of Edwin Cobb Williams, his son, as was his daughter Anna. He was apparently spending a substantial amount of time in Manhattan, and she was attending school there.³¹
     Robert and his sister-in-law Sallie West Cobb were both listed as landlords in the 1900 census in Pennsylvania. Since their families shared the same home, we might suspect they were in business together. However the extent of his involvement is questionable, as he was also listed as living with his son in Manhattan, where his occupation was shown as retired.^2,32,33
     Robert died on 9 Jun 1906 at his home on South Main St., Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 74.^11,12 He was buried on 11 Jun 1906 in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PennsylvaniaG, next to his wife.^13,3

Bryce Stewart was born on 22 Apr 1811 in Rothesay, Isle of Bute, ScotlandG.^4,5,6
     He attended schools in RothesayG, becoming "a fair English scholar, with a good knowledge of Greek and Latin," according to accounts.¹⁶
     Bryce immigrated in 1825, at the age of 15, to join his brothers John and Daniel in Richmond, VirginiaG, were they tobacco merchants. He remained with them about two years, learning the tobacco business.^16,17
     Bryce moved to New OrleansG about 1833 and together with his brother John erected a tobacco factory there. He became the manager, but contacted yellow fever. When he recovered he left the city for a more healthy location.^16,18

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     Bryce moved to Clarksville, TennesseeG, late in 1834, when it was a very small town with only three tobacco houses.¹⁶ Recognizing the area as a good location for the tobacco trade, he took charge of a tobacco factory which his brother helped him start. He became one of the pioneer dealers in the city, creating an extensive stemmery (removing the leaves from the stems) and rehandling (rendering cured tobacco for manufacturing) business.^16,19,20
     Bryce married first Eliza J. McClure, daughter of Alexander McClure, on 29 Oct 1839 in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG.^7,8,9
     Bryce appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, with a household consisting of one male age 20 to 30 (himself), one female age 15 to 20 (wife Eliza J. McClure), 17 male slaves and 6 female slaves.²¹
     Bryce and Eliza appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, enumerated 14 Sep 1850, reporting real estate valued at $30,000, and 42 slaves, 37 males and 5 females. Their children Marion and Norman were listed as living with them, as was Jessee S Melloo, a 28-year-old tobacconist.^2,23
     He continued building his business until he had stemmeries in GlasgowG and Brunswick, MissouriG, and Mayfield, KentuckyG. He was also doing business in Nashville and St. Louis, and dealing in cotton in Memphis.^{16,24,25,26,27}
     Bryce and Eliza appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, enumerated 16 Sep 1860, reporting real estate valued at $45,000 and personal estate of $30,000. Their children Marion and Bryce were listed as living with them, as were 6 slaves, 1 male and 5 females, housed in 5 slave houses.^28,29
     He also acquired "vast estates" in Virginia, Kentucky, and other states. He had begun to remove himself from active participation in the tobacco trade before the War, and removed himself entirely after it began. He was described at his death as "one of the wealthiest man in the county, if not this portion of the South."^19,30,31,27
     His wife died on 26 May 1866.^32,33,34
     Following his wife's death in 1866, Bryce took their daughter Marion on an extended trip to Europe. They returned to New YorkG aboard the RMS Persia on 3 Sep 1867, traveling in first class. The ship had boarded passengers in Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland, and it is not clear in which port they boarded.^35,36
     Bryce appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, enumerated 24 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $50,000 and personal estate of $20,000. Also listed as living with him was J. Mitchell, a female cook, age 25.³⁷

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     Bryce married second Sallie West Cobb, daughter of Dr. Joshua Cobb and Marina Turner Bryan, on 26 May 1873 in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, at the home of her father, with Rev. J. W. Lupton officiating.^10,11
     Bryce was building a castle on eleven acres on North Second St. for his first wife when she died in 1866. It was nearly complete but he did not finish it. According to local legend, when he married Sallie he offered her a choice between finishing the castle or a tour of Europe. She supposedly choose the trip, as the building was never finished, and was razed in the early 1900's and the lots sold at auction.³⁸
     Whether or not that choice was actually offered, they did take an extended tour of Europe after their marriage. In fact, their son was delivered in Scotland, and they remained another six months before returning. They arrived in New YorkG on 20 Aug 1874, aboard the Bothnia, traveling in cabin class, the highest class available on that ship. The ship had boarded passengers in both Liverpool, England and Queenstown, Ireland, and there is no indication of which port they boarded.^39,36,40
     Bryce and Sallie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clarksville, Montgomery Co., Tennessee G, enumerated 14 Jun 1880. Their son Norman was listed as living with them, as was Susan Dortch, the daughter of her half-brother.⁴¹

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     Bryce left a will dated 6 May 1891 stating he was of Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, directing that all his debts be paid and that "a suitable monument be erected over" his grave. His will dealt separately with his property in Virginia and that located elsewhere. For all his property in Virginia he named Joseph Bryan of Richmond, Thomas Pinckney of South Carolina, and the Right Rev. George. W. Peterkin of West Virginia executors. He gave one-quarter of his Virginia property each to his wife, his sons Bryce and Norman, and his grandson Bryce Steward Hume, son of his late daughter Marion.
     He named Francis Patten Gracey and James L. Glenn of Clarksville as executors for all his property in Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, and Arkansas, granting them authority to hire from estate funds agents to assist them. They were directed to pay to his wife from his bank account any funds she desired until the estate was settled, which were not to be charged to her share. She was to be given "all the household and kitchen furniture, china, silverware, carriage and mules, paintings, pictures and portraits, in fact everything in the house in Clarksville" where he lived, except son Bryce was to have those paintings, pictures, and portraits he desired. She was to occupy the house for herself and Norman without rent as long as she desired.
     He wrote it had “been a cherished object with me to have erected upon my real estate situated on Franklin and Third Streets in Clarksville, Tennessee, good business houses for rent, believing that the same would be a good investment” and directed his executors to erect first class business houses there. His investment in the grocery house of J. J. Crusman was to remain for the term previously agreed upon. The property in these four states was to be divided equally between his wife and his sons Bryce and Norman.
     He urged his wife to leave her share of all his property other than the household goods in the hands the respective executors for them to invest. Norman's share was to be held in trust by the executors until he was 25, and he urged Norman to leave it with the executors after that. He was to receive funds for his support and education, up to $1,200 per year, to be paid to his mother, who was appointed his guardian. The grandson's share in the Virginia property was to be held by the executors until he married and had children, receiving the income until then.⁴²
     Bryce died on 22 Jan 1894, at his home on Main St., Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, at age 82.^12,13,14 He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG.¹⁵ No inventories of the estate have been found, but newspaper accounts of the probate estimated the values of the estate at $500,000 to $1,000,000.⁴³
     His estate was probated on 26 Jan 1894 in ClarksvilleG.⁴⁴
     The monument for his grave specified in his will was installed in Dec 1894. A newspaper account described the base being carried to the cemetery "on a powerful wagon constructed by Joe Jarrell for the purpose." It was pulled by ten large mules, and "the massive stone covered the entire size of the wagon, projecting over the wheels."⁴⁵

Francis Patten Gracey was born on 30 Jun 1834 in Eddyville, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.^4,5,6,7
     He was probably one of the two males age 5 to10 listed in the household of his father, Mathew Lyon Gracey, in the 1840 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.¹³
     His mother died on 16 Nov 1847, when Francis was 13 years old.^14,15,16
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District No. 1, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his father.^17,18
     His father died on 2 Jan 1850, when Francis was 15 years old.^14,15,19
     He was almost universally known in his adult life as Frank.^3,21,22
     Frank became a clerk in Hickman, Kentucky in 1850. In 1852 he took the position of clerk on the steamer America, a boat operating between Nashville and New Orleans. He was connected to steamboating in various capacities until the time of his marriage.²³
     Francis married Irene Cobb, daughter of Dr. Joshua Cobb and Julia Ann Mims, on 10 Nov 1857 in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, with Rev. A. Mizell officiating.^8,9,10
     After their marriage, Francis and Irene Cobb settled in Eddyville where he carried on a mercantile and tobacco business, which he continued until he joined the Confederate service.²⁰ They appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eddyville, Lyon Co., KentuckyG, enumerated 11 Aug 1860, reporting real estate of $600 and personal estate of $895. Their son Julien was listed as living with them, as well as his sister and brother, Ellen and Matthew, and three laborers, one from Ireland and two from Scotland, who appear to have been employees.²⁴

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     Frank enlisted in Capt. H. B. Lyon's Co., 3rd Regiment, Kentucky Volunteers as a 2nd lieutenant, on 16 Jul 1861. The unit mustered in at Camp Boone, TennesseeG, because the neutrality of Kentucky forbade the formation of military units in the state. The company soon became Co. F, 3rd Kentucky Infantry.²⁵
      The unit was soon ordered to Bowling Green, KentuckyG, where Company F was detailed to take charge of light artillery. It was then known as Capt. H. B. Lyon's Light Artillery Co. Frank was promoted to 1st lieutenant 30 Sep 1861. His wife's cousin, Robert H. Cobb assumed command when Capt. Lyon was promoted later that year. The company was then known as Capt. Cobb's Co., Kentucky Light Artillery.^26,27
      On 15 Nov 1861, while he was stationed in Bowling Green, Kentucky, he obtained leave for two days to go to Clarksville to visit his family there and "make permanent arrangement for their future comfort and protection."²⁸
      After Robert was promoted to Major in Apr 1864 Frank was promoted to Captain and became commander of the battery, which continued to be generally known as Cobb's Battery.^29,27 Cobb's Battery took part in all the heavy battles of the Western army. Frank was slightly wounded in several engagements, and seriously wounded at Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia. That battle took place from 19 Jun through 2 Jul 1864, with over 67,000 soldiers killed, wounded, or captured.^30,31,32
      The battery returned to the Tennessee River where Captain Gracey's most notable exploit occurred. On 29 Oct 1864 the Federal steamboat Mazeppa, on her maiden voyage and towing a barge, both heavily loaded with "a valuable cargo of quartermaster's and subsistence stores," was making its way from Cincinnati to Johnsonville, Tennessee. Artillery fire disabled the boat, which then went aground on the shore opposite the Confederate positions. No boat being available, Capt. Gracey, using a small log for a float, swam across the river alone and captured the disabled boat. He managed to get it across the river, were it was burned after the cargo was landed.^33,34
     Frank was recommended for promotion to Colonel of Cavalry in Feb 1865 by Gen. Lyon, citing his service "as an Artillery officer in all the great battles in Tennessee Miss and Georgia and as a Cavalry Officer has served with General Forrest in Middle Tennessee and two raids into Kentucky." The recommendation was never acted upon.³⁵
      He was part of the Western army when it was surrendered at Paris, TennesseeG, on 14 May 1865. He made his oath of allegiance to the Federal Government on 22 May.^36,37

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     Local lore tells us that after the War Capt. Gracey was prohibited by the terms of his parole after surrender from going north of the Tennessee line (or north of the Ohio River by another account) without special permit of the Secretary of War, so he could not return to his businesses in Eddyville. But, while his parole has not been found, his signature, dated 22 May 1865 and showing his residence as Lyon Co., KentuckyG, appears on a "Roll of Prisoners of war, who Voluntarily surrendered themselves, took the Oath of Allegiance, and were allowed to return to their homes."^38,39,40 Whether that was the reason or not, Frank and Irene settled in ClarksvilleG after the War.^41,42
     His brother Matthew joined him there and they established the firm of F. P. Gracey & Brother. In Feb 1866, they established a wharf-boat business on the Cumberland River at the foot of Marion St., the first and for many years only one in ClarksvilleG. Matt was in charge of the office and Capt. Frank the outside business. They dealt in coal, hay, corn, salt, and other products. Their business employed many wagons and drays, and in 1869 they organized the Clarksville Transportation Company, which enabled them to contract with the Louisville & Nashville Railroad to deliver freight being shipped to Clarksville. This ended the former practice requiring merchants to take delivery at the depot and arrange their own cartage. As many as 50 to 60 wagons and drays were used by the firm.^43,42,44
     Frank built the Gracey Warehouse, a large brick building, at the corner of Second and Commerce Sts., in 1878. It was later known as the Queen City Warehouse. He purchased the Grange Warehouse, claimed to be the largest warehouse in the world, in 1884. In 1890 he founded the Gracey-Woodard Iron Furnace on 75 acres in the city of ClarksvilleG. He had interests in coal mining, The Clarksville Water Company, the Clarksville Gas Company, and a street railway.^45,41 He was President of the ambitiously named Indiana, Alabama & Texas Railroad when it's stock was acquired by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad in Aug 1888. The line, incorporated in 1882, had constructed its line only from ClarksvilleG part way to Princeton, Kentucky when it was acquired.^46,47
     Frank and Irene appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, enumerated 28 Jun 1870, reporting real estate of $10,000 and personal estate of $6,000. The household also included seven apparent boarders, all but one black, perhaps some as household help. Their son Julien was listed as living with them, as was his brother, Matthew Gracey Jr.⁴⁸
     Frank left a will dated 2 Sep 1879 stating he was of Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, in which he directed that all his debts be paid, then all his estate of every kind be divided equally between his wife Irene and his only son, Julien. He named his brother Matthew as executor.⁴⁹
     Frank and Irene appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clarksville, Montgomery Co., Tennessee G, enumerated 14 Jun 1880, with three black laborers, one male and two female. Their son Julien was listed as living with them.⁵⁰
     Francis died on 27 Apr 1895 in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, at age 60.^11,12 He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, in his lot.³
     His will was probated on 1 May 1895.⁴⁹

Mary Louisa Logan was born on 30 Dec 1879 in Shelby Co., KentuckyG.^3,4,5 She was known to family as Sweet Love.¹³
     She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Shelbyville, Kentucky in the household of her parents, Benjamin Harrison Logan and Sallie Watson Barker.¹⁴
     Her father died on 4 Sep 1888, when Mary was 8 years old.^7,15,16
     She moved to Christian Co. with her mother and siblings after the death of her father.¹⁷
     Peter Meriwether Barker, her mother's brother, became her guardian and guardian of her five siblings. He received $237.34 on their account 7 Jun 1892. With interest, less expenses and her older sister Lizzie's share, her one-fifth share when she reached age 21 was $62.50.¹⁸
     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Kentucky in the household of her mother.¹⁷
     Mary married Dr. Robert Linah Cobb Jr., son of Capt. Robert Linah Cobb and Virginia A. Tuck, on 28 Dec 1903 in Montgomery Co., TennesseeG, with Rev. Robert Lord Cave officiating.^6,7,8
     Mary and Robert appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Trenton, Todd Co., Kentucky G, enumerated 27 Apr 1910, reporting that the family owned its farm, mortgage free. Their children Virginia, Ledley, and Martha were listed as living with them.¹⁹
     Mary died on 3 Jul 1913 in Trenton, Todd Co., KentuckyG, at age 33.^9,10 She was buried on 6 Jul 1913 in Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, TennesseeG, in the Logan family plot.^11,12

Virginia Tuck Cobb was born on 24 Nov 1904 in Logansmill, Trenton, Todd Co., KentuckyG.^4,5,6,7
     She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Trenton, Todd Co., Kentucky, G in the household of her parents, Dr. Robert Linah Cobb Jr. and Mary Louisa Logan.¹⁶
     Her mother died on 3 Jul 1913, when Virginia was 8 years old.^17,18
     Virginia appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of outside of Trenton, Todd Co., Kentucky, G in the household of her father, Dr. Robert Linah Cobb Jr.¹⁹
     Virginia married Joe Milam, son of James William Milam and Fannie L. Mitchell, on 23 Sep 1928 in Montgomery Co., TennesseeG.^8,9,10
     Virginia and Joe appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Clarksville, Montgomery Co., Tennessee, at 525 North Second G, enumerated 5 Apr 1930, reporting that they rented for, $35 per month, space in the home of Roswell Parham, a livestock dealer, and his wife Emma. Neither family reported having a radio set.²⁰
     Virginia and Joe appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Montgomery Co., Tennessee G, enumerated 15 Apr 1940, reporting that they owned a home valued at $3,000, and that they had lived in the same house in 1935. Their children Joseph and James were listed as living with them.²¹
     Virginia died on 5 Apr 1986 at age 81.^11,12,13 She was buried on 8 Apr 1986 in Grace Chapel Episcopal Church Cemetery, Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TennesseeG.^14,15