Re: Parents of Rufus Morgan Claibourn of Tennessee
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Parents of Rufus Morgan Claibourn of Tennessee
3/06/02
Rufus Morgan Cliborn is probably the son of Skelton Cliborn b. abt 1790 on Indian Run, Franklin Co., VA. and Lavinia (possibly a Henderson)....Rufus had brothers...Henderson, John, Nathaniel M. and Carrick.sisters Alicy, Elizabeth and Emmaline. After Skelton's death in 1834, Knox Co. TN records show Henderson Cliborn acting as guardian of minor children.Lavinia sold their Grassy Valley farm in 18 41 and moved to Sumner Co., TN. where many of their relatives lived.
I have many records on this Cliborn/Claiborne family, descendants of John Cliborn, the Revolutionary war soldier b. 1760, Chesterfield Co., VA. who married his first cousin Mary Clyborn in 1781.In 1804 they moved with their large family to Claiborne Co., TN. Their new home was part of the "Henderson Grant" in Powell Valley.
I hope this information helps someone.
Barbara