Saturday, May 23, 2026

Mack's Son, Alfred McNair, Proof of Sarah's Name


 Alfred Minlus McNair

Alfred filed for a delayed birth certificate. It reveals his parents' names. What was of interest to me was that he gave his mother's name as Sarah Miranda Henderson. I have long said that her name was Sarah Merinda Henderson, but I have had a hard time substantiating that. Here is my proof.

James McNair's Will

  His will was written with his own hand January 5, 1817, and proved at the July term of the Knox Co. Court, 1818. The will in full is recor...