Leonard - Son of Thomas Cardwell of Granville Co., NC

Leonard Cardwell
of Granville County, NC and Smith County, TN
by Rand Cardwell - 24Dec2006

Leonard Cardwell - oldest child of Thomas Cardwell and Mary LNU of Granville County, North Carolina. He was born about 1773 in Virginia and is listed as one of two guardians of his minor siblings in the 1799 Will of his father. He married Lucy Strum on 18 December 1802 in Granville County, North Carolina. She was born between 1775 and 1794. Leonard is listed in the 1810 and 1820 Granville County, North Carolina census records. During the War of 1812, Leonard served as 1st Lieutenant in the 2nd Company of Cavalry, detached from the 16th Brigade, under Captain Thomas Cooke. [Click here for a roster - scroll down]

1810 Granville County, North Carolina census.

Leonard Cardwell - born between 1765 and 1784

Lucy Strum Cardwell - wife of Leonard - born between 1784 and 1794
Male - assumed brother of Leonard - born between 1784 and 1794
Male - born between 1800 and 1810
Male - born between 1800 and 1810
Female - born between 1800 and 1810
Female - born between 1800 and 1810

1820 Granville County, North Carolina census.

Leonard Cardwell - born before 1775

Lucy Strum Cardwell - wife of Leonard - born between 1775 and 1794
Male - assumed brother of Leonard - born between 1775 and 1794
Male - assumed brother of Leonard - born between 1775 and 1794
Male - assumed brother of Leonard - born between 1775 and 1794
Male - assumed brother of Leonard - born between 1775 and 1794
Male - assumed brother of Leonard - born between 1794 and 1804
Male - born between 1794 and 1804
Male - born between 1794 and 1804
Male - born between 1794 and 1804
Male - assumed son of Leonard - born between 1802 and 1804
Female - assumed daughter of Leonard - born between 1804 and 1810
Female - assumed daughter of Leonard - born betwen 1804 and 1810
Male - assumed son of Leonard - born between 1804 and 1810
Female - assumed daughter of Leonard - born between 1810 and 1820
Female - assumed daughter of Leonard - born between 1810 and 1820
Female - assumed daughter of Leonard - born between 1810 and 1820
Male - assumed son of Leonard - born between 1810 and 1820
Male - assumed son of Leonard - born between 1810 and 1820
Male - assumed son of Leonard - born between 1810 and 1820

Leonard Cardwell moves to Smith County, Tennessee prior to the 1830 census. He joins several of his siblings and their families. Living in Smith County, Tennessee in 1830 are Leonard’s brothers, John G. Cardwell and Anderson Cardwell, and nephew, Leonard H. Cardwell, son of William N. Cardwell.. Listed next to Leonard in that record is his son, Fenelon L. Cardwell.

Smith County, Tennessee census record - page 33

Leonard Cardwell - born between 1770 and 1780

Lucy Strum Cardwell - born between 1780 and 1790
Male (son) - born between 1800 and 1810
Male (son) - born between 1810 and 1815
Male (son) - born between 1810 and 1815
Female (daughter) - born between 1815 and 1820
Male (son) - born between 1815 and 1820
Female (daughter) - born between 1820 and 1825
Female (daughter) - born between 1820 and 1825
Male (son) - born between 1825 and 1830

Between 1830 and 1840, several more of Leonard’s son establish their own families and are listed in the 1840 Smith County, Tennesse census with Leonard.

1840 Smith County, Tennessee census record - page 228

Leonard Cardwell - born between 1770 and 1780

Lucy Strum Cardwell - born between 1780 and 1790
Male (Isaac - 1817) - born between 1810 and 1820
Male (Alvin - 1820) - born between 1810 and 1820
Female (daughter) - born between 1820 and 1825
Female (daughter) - born between 1820 and 1825
Male (son) - born between 1825 and 1830

Leonard’s sons, Leonard J. Cardwell and Buchner Cardwell, are listed near him in that record. Other Cardwells in Smith County, Tennessee in 1840 are Leonard’s brothers; Anderson Cardwell and John G. Cardwell; Leonard H. Cardwell, son of brother William N. Cardwell; Thomas G. Cardwell and Varnel L. Cardwell, sons of brother Thomas Cardwell, Jr.

Joseph L. Cardwell, grandson of Leonard, states in 1922 that his grandfather’s home “was log covered with shingles put on with pegs.” Leonard Cardwell died between 1840 and 1850 in Smith County, Tennessee.

Children of Leonard Cardwell and Lucy Strum

1. Fenelon L. Cardwell - married Eveline D. Freeman on 18 March 1826 in Granville County, North Carolina. He moved with his father to Smith County, Tennessee and is listed in the 1840 census of that county, but no later records. Additional research is needed.

2. Buckner S. Cardwell - born about 1809 in Granville County, North Carolina. He and his first wife, name unknown, are listed in the 1840 Smith County, Tennessee census. They have three children in that record. One daughter born between 1830 and 1835; another daughter born between 1835 and 1840; and a son born between 1830 and 1835. She died prior to 01 January 1849, when E. Ameila J. Hogg is listed in the will of her father, David Hogg, in Smith County, Tennessee. Click here for an abstract of that record. She is listed as the wife of “Brickens” (sic) Cardwell. Amela was born about 1836 in Tennessee and was the mother of Buckner’s younger children. She was the daughter of David Hogg and Nancy LNU. Buckner is listed in the 1850 and 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Can not locate in 1870 census. In 1880, he is boarding in the home of Samuel Allison in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed as widowed in that record. Joseph L. Cardwell, oldest son of Buckner, states in 1922 that his father owned 150 acres. Additional research is needed. Buckner Cardwell was the father of the following children:

A. Sarah J. Cardwell - born about 1833 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the 1840 census of Smith County, Tennessee in the home of her parents. Her mother, name unknown, died prior to 1849 and she is listed with her father and step-mother in the 1850 Smith County, Tennessee census.

B. Joseph Leonard Cardwell - born on 30 September 1835 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1840 Smith County, Tennessee census. His mother, name unknown, died prior to 1849 and he is listed with his father and step-mother in the 1850 Smith County, Tennessee census. In 1860, he is married and living in Macon County, Tennessee and is listed in the census of that county. Joseph served as a 2nd Lt. in the 24th Tennessee Infantry CSA during the Civil War. His service is on record in the Civil War Veteran Questionaire that he filled out in 1922. Click here for a copy of that record. According to that record, his father-in-law was D.K. Timberlake. Joseph is listed in the 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census. His wife, Mary C. Timberlake Cardwell, was born in August 1837 in Tennessee. They are listed in the 1900 Smith County, Tennessee census with daughter, Annie, and her husband, Lee H. Thakston, in their home. In 1910, they are living in the home of their son, William F. Cardwell, in Smith County, Tennessee. They are living with their daughter, Annie Cardwell Thakston, in the 1920 Wilson County, Tennessee census. Joseph and Mary had the following children:

i. Buckner David Cardwell - born in 06 January 1860 in Red Boiling Springs, Macon County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1860 Macon County, Tennessee and the 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. He is married and listed with his family in the 1900 and 1910 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Buckner married Etta Nichols. Etta was born in June 1864 in Tennessee and was the daughter of Warren and Mary Draper Nichols. The couple were married in 1888. Buckner served in the Tennessee General Assembly from 1911 to 1915 and represented Smith County. He was a Democrat. He attended primary and secondary schools in Elmwood, Smith County, Tennessee. He taught in public schools og Smith County, Tennessee from 1886 to 1887. Buckner was a dealer in leaf tobacco in Elmwood, Smith County, Tennessee. He purchased a farm near Tullahoma, Coffee County, Tennessee and moved there in 1915. He was a member of the Methodist Epicsopal Church and the Knights of Pythias. He died on 14 September 19135 in Tullahoma, Coffee County, Tennessee and is buried in Tullahoma. [Information from the Biographical Directory of the Tennessee General Assembly - Vol. II.] They are listed in the 1920 Sumner County, Tennessee and 1930 Coffee County, Tennessee census records. Buckner and Mary Etta had the following children:

a. Lillie Gertrude Cardwell - born in May 1889 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 and 1910 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

b. Sadie N. Cardwell - born on 16 November 1890 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 and 1910 Smith County, Tennessee census records. She married Mr. Amonett. Sadie died on 03 August 1982 and is bured at the Rock Springs Church Cemetery in Smith County, Tennessee.

c. Henry W. Cardwell - born in April 1893 in California. [This is stated on his World War I Draft Registration and in census records.] He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 and 1910 Smith County, Tennessee census records. He is listed in the 1920 Coffee County, Tennessee census records. In that record he is listed as a boarding in the home of Mary Emma Gannoway. Henry married Susie Jentry (sic) in about 1927. She was born about 1897 in Tennessee. They are listed in the 1930 Coffee County, Tennessee census. Living with them is Meredith Jentry (sic), listed as “Mother-In-Law”. Henry and Susie had the following children:

c1. Joe Cardwell - born about 1927 in Coffee County, Tennesse. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1930 Coffee County, Tennessee census. No additional information.

d. Homer Joseph Cardwell - born on 10 August 1896 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 and 1910 Smith County, Tennessee census records. He married Mary Maud Young in about 1919. She was born about 1897 in Tennessee. She was the daughter of William Henderson Young and Mary Jane LNU. In 1920, they are living in the home of Mary’s parents in Coffee County, Tennessee. They are listed in the 1930 Coffee County, Tennessee census. Homer and Mary Maud had the following children:

d1. Smithie Cardwell - born about 1920 in Coffee County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1930 Coffee County, Tennessee census. No additional information.

d2. Leonard R. Cardwell - born about 1923 in Coffee County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1930 Coffee County, Tennessee census. No additional information.

d3. William H. Cardwell - born about 1926 in Coffee County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1930 Coffee County, Tennessee census.

d4. James W. Cardwell - born about 1928 in Coffee County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1930 Coffee County, Tennessee census.

e. Ernest Buckner Cardwell - born in February 1899 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 and 1910 Smith County, Tennessee and the 1920 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. He married Willie LNU in about 1920. She was born about 1899 in Tennessee. They are listed in the 1930 Wayne County, Michigan census in Detroit. He is listed as a “Tire Builder” in that record. Ernest and Willie had the following children:

e1. Leah Cardwell - born about 1921 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1930 Wayne County, Michigan census.

e2. Ernest Cardwell, Jr. - born about 1923 in Michigan. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1930 Wayne County, Michigan census.

e3. Charlotte R. Cardwell - born about 1925 in Michigan. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1930 Wayne County, Michigan census.

e4. Jack Cardwell - born about 1926 in Michigan. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1930 Wayne County, Michigan census.

f. Edward Cardwell - born about 1903 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1910 Smith County, Tennessee census records. No located in the 1920 census. No additional information.

g. Mary E. Cardwell - born about 1905 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 and 1910 Smith County, Tennessee and the 1920 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

h. Virginia M. Cardwell - born about 1908 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 and 1910 Smith County, Tennessee and the 1920 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

ii. Mary Virginia “Jennie” Cardwell - born on 18 June 1861 in Smith County, Tennessee. She died on 27 July 1879 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is buried in the Craig Cemetery in Smith County, Tennessee. Marker notes: Daughter of J.L. and M.C. Cardwell. Death notice in the Nashville Christian Advocate - 18 October 1879. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1870 Smith County, Tennesse census records.

iii. William F. Cardwell - born in April 1863 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. William F. Cardwell married S. Florence Conditt on 30 January 1896 in Smith County, Tennessee. She was born in June 1875 in Tennessee. They are listed in the 1900, 1910 and 1920 Smith County, Tennessee census records. In 1910, William’s elderly parents are living with him. William died in 1926. Florence died in 1965. They are both buried in the Craig Cemetery in Smith County, Tennessee. William and Florence had the following children:

a. Cora M. Cardwell - born in July 1897 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Smith County, Tennessee census records. She died on 10 November 1901 and is buried in the Craig Cemetery in Smith County, Tennessee.

b. Mary C. Cardwell - born about 1902 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1910 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

c. Lula H. Cardwell - born about 1905 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1910 and 1920 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

iv. Lula Tennessee Cardwell - born about 1865 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

v. Leonard Moncey Cardwell - born about 1868 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. He is broading in the home of James H. Pierce in the 1910 Hall County, Texas census record. He married Rhoda MNU Pierce in about 1915. She was born about 1874 in Tennessee. They are listed in the 1920 Hall County, Texas census records. Living with them is Beatrice Pierce - born about 1905 in Texas. She is listed as “Step-Daughter”. Leonard is working as a Mail Carrier. They are listed in the 1930 Hall County, Texas census. Leonard and Rhoda had the following children:

a. Dora Mae Cardwell - born about 1915 in Texas. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 and 1930 Hall County, Texas census records.

vi. Lilly G. Cardwell - born on 29 May 1872 in Smith County, Tennessee. She died on 11 September 1873 and is buried in the Craig Cemetery in Smith County, Tennessee. Marker notes: Daughter of J.L. and M.C. Cardwell.

vii. Ward Cardwell - born about 1874 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Ward married J.S. Ballard on 24 May 1891 in Smith County, Tennessee.

viii. Maggie Cardwell - born on 21 July 1876 in Smith County, Tennessee. She died on 17 September 1877 and is buried in the Craig Cemetery in Smith County, Tennessee. Marker notes: Daughter of J.L. and M.C. Cardwell.

ix. Annie Lizzie Cardwell - born about 1879 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Annie married Lee H. Thackston (sic) on 25 November 1898 in Smith County, Tennessee. He was born about 1876 in Tennessee. They are living in her parents home in the 1900 Smith County, Tennessee census. Annie and Lee had the following children:

a. Mary V. Thackston - born in November 1899 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her maternal grandparents in the 1900 Smith County, Tennessee and 1920 Wilson County, Tennessee census records.

b. Sallie M. Thackston - born about 1903 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 Wilson County, Tennessee census.

c. Henry B. Thackston - born about 1905 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parentsi n the 1920 Wilson County, Tennessee census.

d. Joseph L. Thackston - born about 1905 in Tennessee. He was named after his maternal grandfather. He is listed in the hone of his parents in the 1920 Wilson County, Tennessee census.

e. Guy C. Thackston - born about 1908 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1920 Wilson County, Tennessee census.

C. Lucy A. Cardwell - born about 1838 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the 1840 census of Smith County, Tennessee in the home of her parents. Her mother, name unknown, died prior to 1849 and she is listed with her father and step-mother in the 1850 Smith County, Tennessee census.

D. Mary J. Cardwell - born about 1841 in Smith County, Tennessee. Her mother, name unknown, died prior to 1849 and she is listed with her father and step-mother in the 1850 Smith County, Tennessee census.

E. Nancy “Nannie” C. Cardwell - born about 1849 in Smith County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Buckner S. Cardwell and Amelia Hogg. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1850 and 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census records. She was named after her maternal grandfather, Nancy MNU Hogg, of Smith County, Tennessee.

F. David Cardwell - born about 1851 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census records. He was named after his maternal grandfather, David Hogg, of Smith County, Tennessee.

G. Elizabeth Cardwell - born about 1855 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

H. Luvenia Cardwell - born about 1858 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1860 Smith County, Tennesse census records.

3. Leonard J. Cardwell - born about 1811 in Granville County, North Carolina. He is listed in the 1840, 1850 and 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Leonard J. Cardwell married Lockey L. Robinson in about 1828. She was born on 29 March 1814 in Tennessee. In 1860, they are living near his cousin, Leonard H. Cardwell - son of William N. Cardwell. Lockey died on 02 February 1868 and is buried in the Cardwell Cemetery located in McClure’s Bend in Smith County, Tennessee. Leonard J. Cardwell remarried to Jemima M. Hance on 26 September 1869 in Smith County, Tennessee. Jemima was born about 1820 in Virginia. They are listed in the 1870 Smith County, Tennessee census. In that record they are living near Henderson Cardwell - born about 1817 in Tennessee and his family. No evidence of any children from that marriage. It appears that Jemima died and Leonard remarried a third time to Susan F. Robinson Cardwell - born in November 1833 - on 23 January 1879 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is the widow of William D. Cardwell. He was the son of Leonard H. Cardwell, son of William N. Cardwell. No evidence of any children from that marriage. They are listed in the 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. They are living near Silas H. Cardwell, son of Leonard H. Cardwell. In 1900, Susan is living in the home of her step-son, William “Linnie” Cardwell in Robertson County, Tennessee. Leonard died before the 1900 census. Leonard J. Cardwell and Lockey LNU had the following children:

A. Lucy F. Cardwell - born on 20 December 1832 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1850 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Lucy F. Cardwell married her cousin, James Alexander Cardwell, on 27 October 1852. He was the son of John G. Cardwell and Sarah H. Robinson. Lucy F. Cardwell died on 23 May 1911 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is buried at the Cardwell Cemetery in the 20th District of Smith County, Tennessee. Click here for information on this line.

B. William Cardwell - born about 1835 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1850 and 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census records. He might be in Fannin County, Texas in the 1880 census. More research is needed.

C. Martha D. Cardwell - born about 1836 in Smith County, Tennessee. She married George W. Cardwell on 07 April 1860 in Smith County, Tennessee. Click here for information on this line.

E. Robert B. Cardwell - born in December 1837 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1850 and 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census records. He is listed in the home of his father and step-mother in the 1870 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Robert married Virginia “Jennie” Cardwell on 19 June 1873 in Smith County, Tennessee. She was born in July 1853 in Tennessee. Her parents have not been determined. Robert is listed in the 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Virginia, his widow is listed in the home of her son, He i is listed as “Linnie Cardwell” in the 1900 Robertson County, Tennessee census records with his parents and step-grandmother living in his home. William Lenny Cardwell, in the 1910 Todd County, Kentucky census. In that record she states that she had a total of six children, but only three are living in 1910. Robert and Jennie had the following children:

i. William Leonard “Lenny” Cardwell - born in June 1876 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Lenny married Mariah K. Apple on 17 March 1897 in Smith County, Tennessee. She was born in May 1871 in Tennessee. They are listed in the 1900 Robertson County, Tennessee census. Living with them in 1900 are his parents, Robert and Virginia Cardwell, and his step-grandmother, Susan F. Cardwell. He is listed in the 1910 Todd County, Kentucky census as “Len Cardwell”. Lenny and Mariah had the following children:

a. Buckner Cardwell - born in May 1899 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Robertson County, Tennessee and the 1910 Todd County, Kentucky census records.

b. Myrtle Cardwell - born about 1903 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1910 Todd County, Kentucky census records.

c. Bessie Cardwell - born about 1905 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1910 Todd County, Kentucky census records.

d. Lem Cardwell - born about 1907 in Arkansas. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1910 Todd County, Kentucky census records.

e. Joe Cardwell - born about 1909 in Arkansas. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1910 Todd County, Kentucky census records.

ii. George D. Cardwell - born in July 1877 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. He is listed with his parents in the home of his brother, William “Linnie” Cardwell, in the 1900 Robertson County, Tennessee census records.

iii. Mary S. Cardwell - born in December 1880 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census. She is listed with her parents in the home of her brother, William “Linnie” Cardwell, in the 1900 Robertson County, Tennessee census records.

iv. Dollie Cardwell - born in October 1882 in Tennessee. She is listed with her parents in the home of her brother, William “Linnie” Cardwell, in the 1900 Robertson County, Tennessee census records.

v. Tannie Cardwell - born in January 1891 in Tennessee. She is listed with her parents in the home of her brother, William “Linnie” Cardwell, in the 1900 Robertson County, Tennessee census records.

F. Mary Cardwell - born about 1842 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1850 and 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census records. In 1870, she is listed in the home of her father and step-mother in the Smith County, Tennessee census records.

G. Brown J. Cardwell - born about 1845 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed as “Idoitic” in the 1850 Smith County, Tennessee census, living in the home of his parents. He is not listed in their home in the 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census.

H. Lockey R. Cardwell - born about 1847 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1850 and 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census records. In 1870, she is listed in the home of her father and step-mother in the Smith County, Tennessee census records. Lockey Cardwell married Samuel Snow on 13 November 1872 in Smith County, Tennessee.

4. Isaac M. Cardwell - born about 1817 in Granville County, North Carolina. He married Sarnea LNU in about 1838. She was born about 1820 in Tennessee. They are listed in the 1850, 1860 and 1870 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Isaac might be the son of one of Leonard’s brothers. All the census records state that he was born in Tennessee. More research is needed. Isaac and Serena had the following children:

A. John Bradsford Cardwell - born on 24 August 1841 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1850 and 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census records. John B. Cardwell married Alethia Jane Kemp on 21 January 1861. She was born on 24 October 1841 in Smith County, Tennessee. They are listed in the 1870 Smith County, Tennesse census living next to his parents. They are listed in the 1880 and 1900 Smith County, Tennessee census. Alethia died on 06 August 1906 in Smith County, Tennessee. John died on 22 January 1924 in Smith County, Tennessee. They both are buried at the Cardwell Cemetery in Smith County, Tennessee. John and Letha had the following children:

i. William T. Cardwell - born November 1861 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. According to the age of his son, Leslie, William would have married close to 1885. More research is needed to detemine his wife and mother of Leslie. William married Ollie Hudson on 10 October 1897 in Smith County, Tennessee. Ollie was born in 1876 and died in 1967. She is buried at the Ridgewood Cemetery in Smith County, Tennessee. They are listed in the 1910 Smith County, Tennessee census records. She was born in January 1876 in Tennessee. They move to Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico and are listed in the 1920 census with Leslie and his wife, Rosalie, in their home. William died by the 1930 census and Ollie is listed in the home of her step-son, Leslie A. Cardwell, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. William T. was the father of the following children:

a. Leslie A. Cardwell - born in September 1886 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1910 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Leslie married Rosalie Armistead on 03 May 1911. She was born about 1885 in Tennessee. They are listed in the 1920 and 1930 Dona Ana County, New Mexico census in the City of Las Cruces. Living with them in 1930 is Ollie Cardwell, his Step-Mother. The Las Cruces Sun News reported his death on 05 January 1953. “Funeral services for Leslie Alvin Cardwell local real estate man who died suddenly Fri. will be held at Graham's Funeral Home with the Rev. A. C. Douglas will officiate. Mr. Cardwell, former civic leader here, died after two day illness with influenza. Born in Defeated, TN, Sept. 12, 1886. During his early boyhood, he taught school in TN, & later was cashier of the First National Bank, at Carthage, TX for several years. On May 3, 1911 he was married to Miss Roaslie Armistead. Because of Mr. Cardwell's health, the couple soon left for the west, locating in Clayton, NM. In 1913 Mr. & Mrs. Cardwell moved to Mesilla Valley, where for more than 20 years, Mr. Cardwell was in the mercantile business with his father, the late W. T. Cardwell. Mr. Cardwell held the office of district clerk under the judge Numa C. Frenger between 12 & 14 years ago to enter the real estate business. Retired from the real estate business about four years ago after suffering a heart attack. Survivors: his widow, his mother, Mrs. Ollie Cardwell, Carthage, TN. Member of St. Paul's Methodist church, burial in Masonic Cemetery. Active pallbearers: Joe Roberts, Vincent Glenn, Arnold Saunders, Frank Davidson, D. Walker, D. W. Walker, & Walter Hiett.. Honorary pallbearers: R. R. Burke, Pat Campbell Sr., & Jr. ., Charles Pickett, Judge Edwin Mechem, Jess Isaacks, Baylus Cade, Sr., Carter Goodloe & Tom Rapkoc.” No additional information.

ii. Ann E. Cardwell - born about 1865 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

iii. Isaac M. Cardwell - born in October 1866 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. He married Altha L. Adams on 06 November 1887 in Smith County, Tennessee. She was born in March 1877 in Tennessee. They are listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Smith County, Tennessee census. He is listed in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 Smith County, Tennessee census records. They are buried at the Holliman Cemetery in Smith County, Tennessee. Isaac and Altha had the following children:

a. John Cavit Cardwell - born in March 1892 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed with his parents in the home of his paternal grandparents in the 1900 Smith County, Tennessee census. He is in the home of his parents in the 1910 Smith County, Tennessee census records. He might be listed in the 1920 Wilson County, Tennessee census. John married Pearl LNU in about 1912.. They might be in Clark County, Indiana in the 1930 census. More research is needed. John and Pearl had the following children:

a1. Russell Cardwell - born about 1914 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1920 Wilson County, Tenessee census records. Not listed in the 1930 census.

b2. John C. Cardwell, Jr. - born about 1922 in Kentucky. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1930 Clark County, Indiana census.

b. Fletcher Cardwell - born about 1903 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1910 and 1920 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

c. Ray W. Cardwell - born about 1905 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 Smith County, Tennessee census records. He married Mary L. LNU. She was born about 1905 in Tennessee. They are living in the home of Ray’s parents in the 1930 Smith County, Tennessee census.

d. Rex H. Cardwell - born about 1908 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1910, 1920 and 1930 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

e. Sina Mildred Cardwell - born about 1914 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 and 1930 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

f. Von or Vaughn Cardwell - born about 1917 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1920 and 1930 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

B. Jane Cardwell - born about 1842 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1850 Smith County, Tennessee census records. She is not listed in with her parents in the 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census. She may have died at a young age. More research is needed.

C. William M. Cardwell - born in December 1845 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1850, 1860 and 1870 Smith County, Tennessee census records. In 1870, he is listed with his wife, Melvina LNU - born in April 1850 in Tennessee. They are listed next door to his parents in the 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census. They were married about 1867. William and Melvina move to McLennan County, Texas and are listed in the 1900, 1910 and 1920 census for that county. William and Mevina had the following children:

i. Lillian Cardwell - born about 1869 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her grandparents in the 1870 Smith County, Tennessee census records. In the 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census, she is living in the home of her parents.

ii. Von Herbert Cardwell - born about 1870 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Von is broading in the home of Thomas M. Carver in the 1900 McLennan County, Texas census. He is listed in the 1910 McLennan County, Texas census with his wife, Ellen R. MNU Thompson- born about 1880 in Texas. In 1920, they are listed in the Brazoria County, Texas census records. Andrew J. Thompson - born about 1901 - is listed with them as “Step-Son”. Von Herbert and Ellen had the following children:

a. Allen Cardwell - born about 1900 in Texas. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 McLennan County, Texas census records.

b. Anna Belle Cardwell - born about 1908 in Texas. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1910 McLennan County, Texas and 1920 Brazoria County, Texas census records. She married a Mr. Freahour and is listed in the home of her parents in the 1930 Brazoria County, Texas census.

c. Bessie M. Cardwell - born about 1912 in Texas. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1920 and 1930 Brazoria County, Texas census records.

d. Willie V. Cardwell - born about 1914 in Texas. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1920 and 1930 Brazoria County, Texas census records.

e. Mary E. Cardwell - born about 1922 in Brazoria County, Texas. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1930 Brazoria County, Texas census.

f. Winnie L. Cardwell - born about 1924 in Brazoria County, Texas. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1930 Brazoria County, Texas census.

D. Elizabeth Cardwell - born about 1845 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1850 and 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census records. She is not listed with her parents in the 1870 census of Smith County, Tennessee.

E. Mary A. Cardwell - born about 1847 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1850 and 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Mary A. Cardwell married Richard Pate on 28 July 1868 in Smith County, Tennessee.

F. Susan A. Cardwell - born about 1850 in Smith County, Tennesse. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1850 and 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

G. Thomas L. or H. Cardwell - born about 1852 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1860 and 1870 Smith County, Tennessee census. He might be listed in the 1900 Johnson County, Texas census. More research is needed.

H. Julia C. Cardwell - born about 1857 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

I. Leondias E. Cardwell - born about 1860 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1870 Smith County, Tennessee census records. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census with his wife, Susan O. LNU - born about 1862 in Tennessee. There is a marriage record of interest in Smith County, Tennessee that may reflect this man. L.E. Cardwell married L.J. Graves on 15 December 1879. Susan is listed as widowed in the 1900 Jackson County, Tennessee census with their children. Additional research is needed. Leondias and Susan had the following children:

i. Lee Cardwell - born in October 1880 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of widowed mother in the 1900 Jackson County, Tennessee census. Lee married Ila LNU in about 1905. She was born about 1890 in Tennessee. They are listed in the 1910 Wilson County, Tennessee census. Lee and Ila had the following children:

a. Susan Cardwell - born about 1908 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1910 Wilson County, Tennessee census.

ii. Mattie Cardwell - born in February 1883 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her widowed mother in the 1900 Jackson County, Tennessee census.

iii. Lassie Cardwell - born in December 1890 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her widowed mother in the 1900 Jackson County, Tennessee census.

iv. Della Cardwell - born in August 1891 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her widowed mother in the 1900 Jackson County, Tennessee census.

J. Unity Cardwell - born about 1864 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

5. Alvin P. Cardwell - born about 1819 in Granville County, North Carolina. He married Pamelia “Emily” C. Pankey in about 1847. She was born about 1824 in Smith County, Tennessee and was the daughter of Ozyeah Pankey and Sarah Kirby of Smith County, Tennessee.[Click here for information on the Pankey family - scroll down] A descendant claims that Alvin’s middlename was Perrin. This is unconfirmed at this time and is added for research purposes only. They are listed in the 1850 and 1860 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Alvin P. Cardwell and Amelia LNU had the following children:

A. Robert B. Cardwell - born in December 1846 in Smth County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1850, 1860 and 1870 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Robert married Mary P. Cage on 19 February 1876 in Smith County, Tennessee. Mary was born on 27 May 1860 and died on 26 May 1902. She is buried at the Cage Cemetery at the Henry Place in Smith County, Tennessee. They are listed next door to his parents in the 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census record. They move to Sumner County, Tennessee and are listed in the 1900 census. Robert remarried to Kate LNU in about 1906. They are listed in the 1910 Trousdale County, Tennessee census records. They are listed in the 1920 Wilson County, Tennessee census records. Robert and Mary had the following chidlren:

i. Lizzie C. Cardwell - born in July 1878 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1880 Smith County, Tennessee and 1900 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

ii. Robert Cardwell - born in March 1881 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

iii. Matilda Cardwell - born in 16 January 1883 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. She died on 22 March 1901 in Smith County, Tennessee and is buried at the Cage Cemetery in that county.

iv. Eva Cardwell - born in September 1886 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

v. John Cardwell - born in March 1890 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

vi. Samuel Cardwell - born in August 1891 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

B. William P. Cardwell - born in January 1850 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. William P. moves to Trousdale County, Tennessee and is listed in the 1900 census of that county. He married Florence LNU in about 1878. She was born in August 1862 in Tennessee. In 1910, they are listed in the Sumner County, Tennessee census. William died between 1910 and 1920 in Sumner County, Tennessee. Florence, his widow, is living in the home of her son, Matthew Cardwell, in the 1920 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. Florence is head of household and living alone in the 1930 Sumner County, Tennessee census. William P. Cardwell and Florence had the following children:

i. Bettie Cardwell - born in August 1881 in Tennesse. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Trousdale County, Tennessee and 1910 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

ii. William B. Cardwell - born in July 1886 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Trousdale County, Tennessee census records. He is listed as “John” in that record. He is living with his parents in the 1910 Sumner County, Tennessee census.

iii. Lila M. Cardwell - born about 1888 in Tennessee. She is not listed with the family in 1900, but is in their home in the 1910 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

iv. Charley Cardwell - born in July 1891 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Trousdale County, Tennessee census records as “Sunny”. He is listed with them in the 1910 Sumner County, Tennessee census..

v. Matthew Cardwell - born in May 1894 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1900 Trousdale County, Tennessee and 1910 Sumner County, Tennessee census records. in 1920, his widowed mother, Florence, is lving in his home. No additional information.

vi. Hannie Cardwell - born in April 1888 in Tennessee. Twin of Loda. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Trousdale County, Tennessee and 1910 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

vii. Loda Cardwell - born in April 1888 in Tennessee. Twin of Carrie. Shee is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Trousdale County, Tennessee census records. Loda is not listed with the family in 1910. She might have died young. More research is needed.

viii. Sukie Cardwell - born in May 1893 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Trousdale County, Tennessee census records. She is not listed with the family in the 1910 Sumner County, Tennessee census and may have died young.

ix. Siss Cardwell - born in Fenruary 1897 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Trousdale County, Tennessee census records. She is not listed with the family in the 1910 Sumner County, Tennessee census and may have died young.

x. Martha Cardwell - born in June 1899 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1900 Trousdale County, Tennessee and 1910 Sumner County, Tennessee census records.

C. Amelia “Emily” R. Cardwell - born about 1852 in Smith County, Tennesse. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. Amelia married a Mr. Newsum. She is listed in the 1920 Trousdale County, Tennessee census records. In 1920, her brother, Thomas S.Cardwell, is listed in her home. Amelia and Mr. Newsum had the following children:

i. Annie Newsum - born about 1892 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her widowed mother in the 1920 Trousdale County, Tennessee census records.

ii. Hallie Newsum - born about 1896 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her widowed mother in the 1920 Trousdale County, Tennessee census records.

D. Lucy S. Cardwell - born about 1854 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

E. Buckner F. Cardwell - born about 1856 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. He is listed in the 1900 Trousdale County, Tennessee census. His unknown wife has died by that year. According to census information, he was married in about 1880. He was a farmer. He is listed in the 1910. 1920 and 1930 Trousdale County, Tennessee census records. Buckner F. Cardwell and his unknown wife had the following children:

i. Alvin Cardwell - born in October 1886 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his father in the 1900, 1910 and 1920 Trousdale County, Tennessee census records.

ii. John Cardwell - born in June 1888 in Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his father in the 1900 Trousdale County, Tennessee census records. John is not listed with his father in the 1910 census and may have died young. Additional research is needed.

iii. Mary Cardwell - born in January 1893 in Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her father in the 1900 Trousdale County, Tennessee census records. Mary is not listed with her father in the 1910 census and may have died young. Additional research is needed.

F. Louisa Sarah Cardwell - born about 1858 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

G. Thomas S. Cardwell - born about 1862 in Smith County, Tennessee. He is listed in the home of his parents in the 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records. He is living close to his brother, Buckner F. Cardwell, in the 1900 Trousdale County, Tennessee census. He is listed in the home of his widowed sister, Amelia Cardwell Newsum, in the 1920 Trousdale County, Tennessee census. In 1930, he is in Trousdale County, Tennessee living near his brother, Buckner F. Cardwell, and is recorded on the census. No additional information.

H. Virginia W. Cardwell - born about 1864 in Smith County, Tennessee. She is listed in the home of her parents in the 1870 and 1880 Smith County, Tennessee census records.

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