In the late 1700's, came one John Lusk to the Tennessee Valley and secured a large body of land and established some large plantations as he was a large slave owner, having more than 80 working slaves. He built flat boats and floated his produce to market in New Orleans. He also was a breeder of race horses and other fine stock; and he was very wealthy. In 1849, he sold his lands and came with his sons except Robert to South Missouri." (Letter from Tom Lusk to Cal Lusk, ca. 1940's)
Married Jane Boyd (1782-1835) Aug 27 1801 in Carter County, Tn.
Married Jane Boyd (1782-1835) Aug 27 1801 in Carter County, Tn.
In the late 1700's, came one John Lusk to the Tennessee Valley and secured a large body of land and established some large plantations as he was a large slave owner, having more than 80 working slaves. He built flat boats and floated his produce to market in New Orleans. He also was a breeder of race horses and other fine stock; and he was very wealthy. In 1849, he sold his lands and came with his sons except Robert to South Missouri." (Letter from Tom Lusk to Cal Lusk, ca. 1940's)
Married Jane Boyd (1782-1835) Aug 27 1801 in Carter County, Tn.
Married Jane Boyd (1782-1835) Aug 27 1801 in Carter County, Tn.
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