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Granbery Manor - John Alford: Frontier to Plantation Part 2 Information on John Alford's family, along with an increase in slaves, is revealed in the 1820 Federal Census 1820 United States Federal Census Name John Alford Home in 1820 (City, County, State) Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee Enumeration Date August 7, 1820 Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25 1 Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over 1 Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over 1 Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25 2 Slaves - Males - 26 thru 44 1 Slaves - Females - Under 14 1 Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25 1 Slaves - Females - 26 thru 44 1 Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture 4 Free White Persons - Over 25 2 Total Free White Persons 3 Total Slaves 6 Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other 9

Granbery Manor - John Alford : Frontier to Plantation Part 1 Revolutionary War Veteran John Alford first shows up on the Tax List in Davidson County, TN in 1811 as Resident #1855 We then find more information in the Tax List in Davidson County, TN in 1812 Where John Alford is being taxed for 172 Acres and 4 Slaves . The early beginnings of a growing estate can be seen very early.

Alford Cemetery May-Granbury House and Alford Cemetery   Revolutionary War Pvt. John Alford built a two-room house on this land c. 1810, expanding it in 1812 and 1820. The Alford cemetery retains three markers that were placed as early as 1822.    Elizabeth  Bibb  Alford   20 Nov 1758 – 4 Jul 1822 John Alford 8 May 1760 – 24 Apr 1837 No grave photo Nancy N Alford   11 Dec 1801 – 28 Aug 1824

The Great House Featured in this Series... Granbery Manor House A project well worth the undertaking 3.5 acres surrounding one of the most Beautiful Federal Homes - built in 1807. 3 structures in all with a total of 5 bedrooms 4&1/2 baths. Call to setup showing and go back in time. This home has been not only beautifully but lovingly maintained. https://www.estately.com/listings/info/1070-granbery-park-dr