19 Mar 1809 - Birth of his biological father William Nesmith at Roane County, Tennessee, USA 

1815 - Birth of his biological mother Martha Orear at Roane County, Tennessee, USA 

21 Jun 1831 - Marriage of parents at Limestone County, Alabama, USA 

1834 - Birth at Alabama, USA 

1856 - Death of his biological mother Martha Orear at Townley, Walker County, Alabama, USA 

17 Dec 1870 - Death of his biological father William Nesmith at Townley, Walker County, Alabama, USA