Mary Lou Elkins-Ancestry Project

Peter Turney the 1st was my 6th great grandfather. After he fought in the Revolutionary War, he moved to Fort Nashborough. Tennessee was not even a state yet! He bought land in 1783 around where Vanderbilt University is today.

His son, Hopkins Lacy Turney, served in the Seminole War in 1818 with his godfather, Andrew Jackson. Hopkins served in the US congress from 1837-1843. Then he was a Senator from 1845-1851.

His son, Peter, was governor of Tennesee from 1893-1897. Peter had several daughters. One was named Virginia. She had a daughter named Mary Lou Elkins in 1889. This doll represents Mary Lou, my great, great grandmother.

When Peter Turney was sworn in as governor, Mary Lou sat on his lap during the ceremony.

This picture is of Mary Lou when she was older.

My family from me to Revolutionary Soldier Peter Turney:
Kathryn Elizabeth Pendergrass
Joshua Turney Pendergrass (Papa)
Karen Lou Mitchell Pendergrass (KK)
Peter Turney Mitchell (Pappy)
Mary Lou Elkins Mitchell (Mimi)
Virginia Turney Elkins
Peter Turney (governor)
Hopkins Lacy Turney
Peter Turney (moved to "the new world" with his family when he was young)