ROBERT W. AGNEW

            His father, Dr. Robert AGNEW, was born in County Down, Ireland, on 31 Jan 1734.  He married Euphenia SHAW in the year 1763, and immigrated to America in the year 1771, and settled in Guilford County, where he died 18 Oct 1793.

            Robert AGNEW was the fifth child, and his mother died when he was not six months old. He was then given to Ann SHAW of Christian County, Kentucky, his mother's first cousin, who cared for him until her death, three years afterwards. His father having married his second wife, young Robert was taken back to North Carolina, where he lived with his step-mother, a most estimable woman, until arriving at nineteen years of age. He then went to his sister Sally, in Sumner County, Tenn. This trip was over five hundred miles through the wilderness, inhabited by Indians and wild animals, and seven days of the journey young AGNEW was alone. He remained a year or more in Sumner County, and then returned to his native home in North Carolina, where he attended school for a short time. Being of a restless disposition, he determined to go back to Tennessee, so on 22 Dec 1796, in extreme cold weather, he set out on his second journey, and on 20 Jan 1797, arrived at his sister's in Sumner County. He was still unsatisfied, he wanted to see more of the country; therefore, in company with two friends, on 28 Jan 1797, he came to Henderson County, and being well pleased, determined to settle here. He returned to Tennessee, and the following is taken from a diary kept by himself: "Returning to Tennessee, I thought I would quit my rambles and settle myself. So it happened that on 01 Jun, I married Elizabeth White HARDIN of Robertson County. We then concluded to come and live in this country, my wife having a sister living here that was married to Jacob LANDERS, a pioneer. On Tuesday 21 Nov 1797, we arrived in Henderson County, having brought but a small share of property with us. It consisted of two horses, two cows and one calf, two sheep, one bed, etc., and one flax wheel and other small articles to commence work with, but without one cent of money or provisions. However, we went to work, and have never suffered to this time, 1839, for the necessaries of life. Before two years had roll'd away our horses were all dead of the "Yellow Water", which prevailed in the world at that time; our sheep were all gone, but our cows did well."

            Robert AGNEW raised eleven children, seven males and four females. The males were: JOHN married Miss Ashby of Hopkins County; WILEY married Miss ARMSTRONG; ANDREW married Elizabeth WALKER; WHITFIELD married Elizabeth H. NUNN, all of Henderson County.

            The father of R. W. was Whitefield AGNEW, who died in 1845, at the age of thirty-seven years, leaving his son, R. W. AGNEW, a youth of nine years, with his mother and five sisters dependent upon their own exertions for a livelihood. His early privations prevented his education, yet he applied himself at leisure times, and by this means gained a knowledge that has proved of incalculable benefit to him. At the age of twenty-five, Mr. AGNEW married Mrs. M. J. TILLOTSON, widow of Marshall TILLOTSON, and daughter of John and Nancy REEDER, and unto them have been born five children: Robert L., Dora, Edna E., and William W. all living.  By his industry and economy, Mr. AGNEW has accumulated a snug little estate, and although a hard work, enjoys his pleasures. In politics he is a strong Democrat and worker, whose influence is felt in times of excited elections. He and his entire family are members of the Baptist Church. Dr. R. L. AGNEW, a promising physician of Sebree, is his eldest son and child.

Robert Agnew, House No. 450; (4) m age 10; (1) m age 16; (1) m age 45; (1) f age 10; (1) f age 45; (1) f age 45-.

Robert Agnew, Page 012, House No. 250; (1) m age 10; (3) m age 16; (1) m age 26; (1) m age 45; (2) f age 10; (1) f age 26; (1) f age 45.

Wyley Agnew, Page 015, House No. 400; (1) m age 26; (1) f age 26.

Robert Agnew, Page 241, House No. 269; (1) m age 15; (1) m age 20; (2) m age 30; (1) m age 60; (1) f age 10; (2) f age 15; (1) f age 60.

John Agnew, Page 238, House No. 190; (1) m age 5; (1) m age 30; (1) f age 5; (1) f age 30.

Wyley Agnew, Page 241, House No. 266; (1) m age 10; (1) m age 40; (1) f age 10; (1) f age 40.

Robert Agnew, Page 242, House No. 770; (2) m age 30; (2) m age 40; (1) m age 70; (1) f age 20; (1) f age 30; (1) f age 70.

M. E. Agnew, Page 243, House No. 549; (1) m age 5; (1) m age 30; (1) f age 30

M. W. Agnew, Page 221, House No. 175; (1) m age 40; (1) f age 5; (1) f age 10.

W. S. Agnew, Page 242, House No. 771; (1) m age 20; (1) m age 50; (1) f age 10; (1) m age 20; (1) m age 40

John M. Agnews, Page 234, House No. 545; (1) m age 5; (1) m age 10; (1) m age 15; (1) m age 40; (1) f age 10); (1) f age 15; (1) f age 40.

Willie Agnew age 52, Page 83, House No. 159; Matilda age 51; Elizabeth age 15.

Andrew W. Agnew age 42, Page 84, House No. 164; Elizabeth age 32; Robert age 16; David age 14.

Elizabeth Agnew age 40, Page 87, House No. 190; Susan age 16; Robert age 14; Jane age 11; Paulina age 8; Mary E. age 5.

McGee Agnew age 38, Page 107, House No. 372; Sarah age 34; Robert age 1.

A.W. Agnew age 52, Page 47, House No. 72; Elizabeth age 48; R. W. (m) age 6

Malinda Agnew age 50 is listed with Samuel Denton age 42, Page 90, House No. 494 and family.

Pauline Agnew age 18 and Mary E. Agnew age 15 are listed with Michael Book age 37, Page 46, House No. 70 and family.

Andrew W. Agnew - Elizabeth Walker, 16 May 1850, Book 001, Page 113
McLawren Agnew - Elizabeth H. Nunn, 01 Sep 1831, Book 001, Page 045
Elizabeth J. Agnew - George McClanahan, 01 Jan 1855, Book 002, Page 188
Isabella Agnew - John W. Cavanah, 25 Oct 1849, Book 001, Page 111
Isabella S. Agnew - Michael Book, 01 Jun 1848, Book 001, Page 102
Mary E. Agnew - Elijah J. Denton, 18 Mar 1852, Book 001, Page 125
Mary M. Agnew - Peter Snider, 04 May 1848, Book 001, Page 102
Sarah H. Agnew - Samuel H. Neel, 22 Mar 1823, Book 001, Page 036
Sarah I. B. Agnew - Samuel D. Denton, 13 May 1842, Book 001, Page 078
Susan Agnew - James H. Beckman, 06 May 1852, Book 001, Page 126

Andrew W. Agnew, b) 18 Apr 1808, d) 13 Aug 1874
Kate Agnew, b) 10 Feb 1851, d) 20 Jul 1860
Robert W. Agnew, b) 28 Jan 1854, d) 06 Mar 1866

Children of A. E. & Elizabeth AGNEW
Robert B. Agnew, b)1834, d)1868
Mahala Agnew Bloodworth, b)1841, d)1899
Robert Waller Agnew, b) 03 Oct 1836, d) 05 Jan 1912
Mary J. Agnew w/o Robert Waller, b) 21 Mar 1835, d) 25 Feb 1900
David M. Agnew, b) 06 Jul 1836, 26 May 1879
Mary F. Agnew w/o David M., b) 30 Aug 1872, d) 23 Jun 1879
Lidy Agnew, d/o David & Mary F. Agnew b) 30 Aug 1872, d) 23 Jun 1879
L. D. Agnew, b) 11 May 1862, d) 18 Apr 1914
Laura B. Agnew w/o L. D., b) 07 Jan 1865, d) 24 Aug 1904

Children of K. D. & Laura AGNEW
Infant Agnew, b) 14 Jul 1890, d) 14 Jul 1890
Dora Agnew d/o R. W. & Mary J., b) 13 Jul 1866, d) 06 Sep 1869
Harley Lee Agnew s/o R. L. & Bettie, b) 09 Oct 1887, d) 16 Nov 1889
Robert Elroy Agnew, b) 01 Jan 1886, d) 13 Jan 1886
Robert B. Agnew, b) 1888, d) 1895
William D. Agnew, b) 1892, d) 1896
Sarah E. Agnew, b) 1899, d) 1899