Jerry and Linda Butler

As early as 1823, Absolem Stegall received a Tennessee Land Grant in what was then known as Perry County, now Decatur County. His descendants played a prominent role in the early history of Decatur County as land owners, farmers, lawyers, and politicians. His son John served in the legislature during reconstruction days.

• Decatur County, Tennessee History and Families 1846 - 1996

Jesse Lacy and Absoleme Steagall both moved from Anson Co. NC to Perry Co. TN between 1810 and 1820. Based on proximity and age, I am attaching Nancy Stegall as a daughter of Absoleme while I continue my research.

The 1810 census shows:
2 males under 10
1 male 26 thru 44 - Absoleme
2 females under 10
1 female 26 thru 44

The 1820 census shows:
2 males to 10
1 male 10 to 16
1 male 16 to 18
1 male 16 to 26
1 male 45 & c. - Absoleme
2 females to 10
1 female 10 to 16
1 female 16 to 26
1 female 26 to 45

The 1830 census shows:
2 males 10 to 15
1 male 20 to 30
1 male 50 to 60 - Absoleme
1 female 15 to 20
1 female 60 to 70

The 1840 census shows:
1 male 5 to 10
2 males 20 to 30
1 male 60 to 70 - Absoleme
1 female 10 to 15
1 female 15 to 20
1 female 60 to 70