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What surnames are you interested in researching?: Bradley, Empson, Dorris, Cook, Covington, Tate, Clark

What countries and other locations are you interested in researching?: USA

What is your level of genealogy knowledge?: Intermediate Family History Researcher

Do you have a genealogy website or blog or belong to a Genealogy Society?: www.constantinethegreatcoins.com/Bradley/

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At 10:04pm on February 13, 2011, James E Bankston said…: Thanks Victor. Perhaps we can meet one morning for coffee in Bellevue. As far as SAR, it would be easier for me to prove lineage with a line other than my Dorris line. As mentioned, I believe your William Dorris, Jr. and my Isaac Dorris (our 4th greats) were brothers, but like I said, its gotten a bit difficult for me differentiating between these Dorris brothers. Take care.

At 8:20pm on February 13, 2011, James E Bankston said…: Victor,

I would really like to talk with you re: some of your research on the Dorris line. I have no problem going back to my gggrandfather, Nathaniel Barker Dorris (b.1790, moved his family from Robertson Co. to Hardeman Co. Tn in 1845, d.1872). However, its gets a little murky regarding the 3-4 Dorris brothers, born in the mid-1700s, who participated in the Revolutionary War. I believe my 4th great grandfather to be Isaac Dorris (b.1748 d.1824), son of William Dorris (b. abt 1715 in Ireland)...but would really like to confirm this a bit more. Also, if possible, perhaps you could give me a little guidance into membership in the SAR...just never have looked into it.

We also lived in Bellevue several years ago (from 1998-2005), before we moved to Franklin. Nice chatting with you.

James E. Bankston

530 Ardmore Pl

Franklin, Tn 37064

At 7:05pm on February 13, 2011, James E Bankston said…: Hello Victor,

Thanks for the email. My mother is a Dorris, and most of my Dorris (direct line) lived their lives in west Tennessee; at least the last 4-5 generations. Before that, it was middle Tennessee and North Carolina.

To answer your question re: Wesley Smith Dorris, I actually saw his picture several years ago at the Carter House museum here in Franklin. I live just a couple miles from where the Battle of Franklin took place. Accounts have him being wounded close to the Carter House (Cotten Gin location), and then perhaps being transported out to the Carnton Plantation, where he later died. I found out that his diary was held at the University of Tennessee Hoskins library, on Cumberland Ave. When I was in Knoxville on business a couple years ago, I made time to stop by this library. They brought it out to me whereby I was able to hold it and read through it...was really a surreal feeling to actually hold it and flip through the little pages...even had a few blood stains. Go to the Special Collections Division of the Hoskins Library - here is the description and location you will give to the attendant:

MS-1916 Wesley Smith Dorris Diary, 1861-1863

Wesley Smith Dorris was a confederate soldier in Co. K of the 30th Tennesee Infantry. He died at the Battle of Franklin in 1863. His diary details the unsuccessful defense of Fort Henry, being captured and held prisoner, and life in camp.

Let me know your thoughts after your visit.

Take care,

James E. Bankston

530 Ardmore Pl

Franklin, Tn 37064

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