John Windrow was the oldest child and first son of Richard and Millender Anthony Windrow.
John Windrow is first found in Williamson Co., Tn. in a land grant property transfer dated 13 Feb 1808.
The Williamson County, Tn Deed Book establishes his ownership of land in two counties, "For $540 tract of land lying in Rutherford and Williamson Counties, on the waters of Stones River and the Harpeth River. It being part of a 640 acre tract..." dated 22 Dec 1809.
John Windrow married Zilpha Thompson. A tentative date for this marriage is 1806. They were the parents of:
- John Byars "Bias"
- Travis E.W.
- Indiana
- Elvia Ann "Elvy"
- Sally Ann (1819-? m. Wayne Murphree/Murphy)
Mabel Pittard, in her book "Rutherford County," states: "Methodism was introduced into Rutherford County in the early 1800s. By 1812 Methodists were holding meetings in the homes of Thomas Jarrat, Charles Locke, Nat Overall, James Rucker and John Windrow....Camp meetings held in the early 1800s added stimulus to the organization of other Methodist Churches...One of the best known camp grounds...was referred to as Windrow Camp grounds."
The book, "A History of Rutherford County," by Carlton Sims refers to Windrow Camp: "The first camp meeting began at Windrow's on the 15 of August 1812. The camp ground was located on the western slope of a large hill, nine miles southwest of ...Murfreesboro, not then built. It was a beautiful grove of dense sugar maple, affording an ample screen from the sunshine, and partial protection from slight showers...People came forty miles to attend the meeting and demonstrations....The result of that camp-meeting was 350 conversions...fifty camp-meetings held at Windrow's farm from 1812 to 1861."
This information is repeated in the book "Eagleville" by McCord and Shelton. Here it states, "John Carson (Windrow) grew up in the Windrow Campground Community in the 12th district of Rutherford Co. This community obtained its name from Travis Windrow's father, John Windrow, who, in 1812, gave 4 actes of land to be used as an outdoor campground meeting place for the first Methodist gatherings in the state of Tennessee."
He is also found in the folowing US Federal Census records:
- 1830 for Rutherford Co., Tn with 8 free whites and 8 slaves
- 1840 for Rutherford Co., Tn with 3 free whites and 9 slaves
- 1850 with his spouse, Zilpha Thompson, his occupation listed as farmer with property valued at $2,600
The book, "Rutherford County, Tennessee Cemetery Records," states: "This cemetery is across the road from Windrow Church. Many of the graves were marked with fieldstones and decaying boards. In the 1970's it was reported as being in very bad shape. There are over 100 unmarked graves."
Since John Windrow gave the property for the church, I believe he is buried here, but it is unproven.
- compiled by Gaynelle Home Morton
- revised July 2021
John Windrow is first found in Williamson Co., Tn. in a land grant property transfer dated 13 Feb 1808.
The Williamson County, Tn Deed Book establishes his ownership of land in two counties, "For $540 tract of land lying in Rutherford and Williamson Counties, on the waters of Stones River and the Harpeth River. It being part of a 640 acre tract..." dated 22 Dec 1809.
John Windrow married Zilpha Thompson. A tentative date for this marriage is 1806. They were the parents of:
- John Byars "Bias"
- Travis E.W.
- Indiana
- Elvia Ann "Elvy"
- Sally Ann (1819-? m. Wayne Murphree/Murphy)
Mabel Pittard, in her book "Rutherford County," states: "Methodism was introduced into Rutherford County in the early 1800s. By 1812 Methodists were holding meetings in the homes of Thomas Jarrat, Charles Locke, Nat Overall, James Rucker and John Windrow....Camp meetings held in the early 1800s added stimulus to the organization of other Methodist Churches...One of the best known camp grounds...was referred to as Windrow Camp grounds."
The book, "A History of Rutherford County," by Carlton Sims refers to Windrow Camp: "The first camp meeting began at Windrow's on the 15 of August 1812. The camp ground was located on the western slope of a large hill, nine miles southwest of ...Murfreesboro, not then built. It was a beautiful grove of dense sugar maple, affording an ample screen from the sunshine, and partial protection from slight showers...People came forty miles to attend the meeting and demonstrations....The result of that camp-meeting was 350 conversions...fifty camp-meetings held at Windrow's farm from 1812 to 1861."
This information is repeated in the book "Eagleville" by McCord and Shelton. Here it states, "John Carson (Windrow) grew up in the Windrow Campground Community in the 12th district of Rutherford Co. This community obtained its name from Travis Windrow's father, John Windrow, who, in 1812, gave 4 actes of land to be used as an outdoor campground meeting place for the first Methodist gatherings in the state of Tennessee."
He is also found in the folowing US Federal Census records:
- 1830 for Rutherford Co., Tn with 8 free whites and 8 slaves
- 1840 for Rutherford Co., Tn with 3 free whites and 9 slaves
- 1850 with his spouse, Zilpha Thompson, his occupation listed as farmer with property valued at $2,600
The book, "Rutherford County, Tennessee Cemetery Records," states: "This cemetery is across the road from Windrow Church. Many of the graves were marked with fieldstones and decaying boards. In the 1970's it was reported as being in very bad shape. There are over 100 unmarked graves."
Since John Windrow gave the property for the church, I believe he is buried here, but it is unproven.
- compiled by Gaynelle Home Morton
- revised July 2021
John Windrow was the oldest child and first son of Richard and Millender Anthony Windrow.
John Windrow is first found in Williamson Co., Tn. in a land grant property transfer dated 13 Feb 1808.
The Williamson County, Tn Deed Book establishes his ownership of land in two counties, "For $540 tract of land lying in Rutherford and Williamson Counties, on the waters of Stones River and the Harpeth River. It being part of a 640 acre tract..." dated 22 Dec 1809.
John Windrow married Zilpha Thompson. A tentative date for this marriage is 1806. They were the parents of:
- John Byars "Bias"
- Travis E.W.
- Indiana
- Elvia Ann "Elvy"
- Sally Ann (1819-? m. Wayne Murphree/Murphy)
Mabel Pittard, in her book "Rutherford County," states: "Methodism was introduced into Rutherford County in the early 1800s. By 1812 Methodists were holding meetings in the homes of Thomas Jarrat, Charles Locke, Nat Overall, James Rucker and John Windrow....Camp meetings held in the early 1800s added stimulus to the organization of other Methodist Churches...One of the best known camp grounds...was referred to as Windrow Camp grounds."
The book, "A History of Rutherford County," by Carlton Sims refers to Windrow Camp: "The first camp meeting began at Windrow's on the 15 of August 1812. The camp ground was located on the western slope of a large hill, nine miles southwest of ...Murfreesboro, not then built. It was a beautiful grove of dense sugar maple, affording an ample screen from the sunshine, and partial protection from slight showers...People came forty miles to attend the meeting and demonstrations....The result of that camp-meeting was 350 conversions...fifty camp-meetings held at Windrow's farm from 1812 to 1861."
This information is repeated in the book "Eagleville" by McCord and Shelton. Here it states, "John Carson (Windrow) grew up in the Windrow Campground Community in the 12th district of Rutherford Co. This community obtained its name from Travis Windrow's father, John Windrow, who, in 1812, gave 4 actes of land to be used as an outdoor campground meeting place for the first Methodist gatherings in the state of Tennessee."
He is also found in the folowing US Federal Census records:
- 1830 for Rutherford Co., Tn with 8 free whites and 8 slaves
- 1840 for Rutherford Co., Tn with 3 free whites and 9 slaves
- 1850 with his spouse, Zilpha Thompson, his occupation listed as farmer with property valued at $2,600
The book, "Rutherford County, Tennessee Cemetery Records," states: "This cemetery is across the road from Windrow Church. Many of the graves were marked with fieldstones and decaying boards. In the 1970's it was reported as being in very bad shape. There are over 100 unmarked graves."
Since John Windrow gave the property for the church, I believe he is buried here, but it is unproven.
- compiled by Gaynelle Home Morton
- revised July 2021
John Windrow is first found in Williamson Co., Tn. in a land grant property transfer dated 13 Feb 1808.
The Williamson County, Tn Deed Book establishes his ownership of land in two counties, "For $540 tract of land lying in Rutherford and Williamson Counties, on the waters of Stones River and the Harpeth River. It being part of a 640 acre tract..." dated 22 Dec 1809.
John Windrow married Zilpha Thompson. A tentative date for this marriage is 1806. They were the parents of:
- John Byars "Bias"
- Travis E.W.
- Indiana
- Elvia Ann "Elvy"
- Sally Ann (1819-? m. Wayne Murphree/Murphy)
Mabel Pittard, in her book "Rutherford County," states: "Methodism was introduced into Rutherford County in the early 1800s. By 1812 Methodists were holding meetings in the homes of Thomas Jarrat, Charles Locke, Nat Overall, James Rucker and John Windrow....Camp meetings held in the early 1800s added stimulus to the organization of other Methodist Churches...One of the best known camp grounds...was referred to as Windrow Camp grounds."
The book, "A History of Rutherford County," by Carlton Sims refers to Windrow Camp: "The first camp meeting began at Windrow's on the 15 of August 1812. The camp ground was located on the western slope of a large hill, nine miles southwest of ...Murfreesboro, not then built. It was a beautiful grove of dense sugar maple, affording an ample screen from the sunshine, and partial protection from slight showers...People came forty miles to attend the meeting and demonstrations....The result of that camp-meeting was 350 conversions...fifty camp-meetings held at Windrow's farm from 1812 to 1861."
This information is repeated in the book "Eagleville" by McCord and Shelton. Here it states, "John Carson (Windrow) grew up in the Windrow Campground Community in the 12th district of Rutherford Co. This community obtained its name from Travis Windrow's father, John Windrow, who, in 1812, gave 4 actes of land to be used as an outdoor campground meeting place for the first Methodist gatherings in the state of Tennessee."
He is also found in the folowing US Federal Census records:
- 1830 for Rutherford Co., Tn with 8 free whites and 8 slaves
- 1840 for Rutherford Co., Tn with 3 free whites and 9 slaves
- 1850 with his spouse, Zilpha Thompson, his occupation listed as farmer with property valued at $2,600
The book, "Rutherford County, Tennessee Cemetery Records," states: "This cemetery is across the road from Windrow Church. Many of the graves were marked with fieldstones and decaying boards. In the 1970's it was reported as being in very bad shape. There are over 100 unmarked graves."
Since John Windrow gave the property for the church, I believe he is buried here, but it is unproven.
- compiled by Gaynelle Home Morton
- revised July 2021
