Person:Meredith Dugger (1)

Meredith Arnold Dugger also known as Meredith Dugger Arnold was born ca 1807/08, presumably in Carter Co, TN.

His parentage is unproven, but the Arnold and Dugger connections make it seem likely he was a son of Julius Arnold Dugger, but that is far from proven.

He married Hannah Eaton on or about 23 Apr 1829 in Carter Co, TN. His marriage bond showed him as “Marridy D. Arnold.”

He was listed on the 1830 census in Carter Co., TN. Analysis:

• Carter Co., TN page 27 Medidy Dugger 1000100000000-0001000000000
• 1 male 20-29 (1800/1810)=Meredith Dugger Arnold (c1808)
• 1 male 0-4 (1825/1830)=James W. Arnold (c1830) son
• 1 female 15-19 (1810/1815)=Hannah Heaton Arnold (c1817) wife

He began using “Arnold” as his surname after this, perhaps, since that was his legal surname. This is all speculative of course.

He was listed on the 1840 census in Johnson Co., TN under the Arnold surname. Analysis:

• Johnson Co., TN page 280 Merida D. Arnold 1100010000000-1200100000000
• 1 male 30-39 (1800/1810)=Meredith Dugger Arnold (c1808)
• 1 male 5-9 (1830/1835)=James W. Arnold (c1830) son
• 1 male 0-4 (1835/1840)=John H. Arnold (c1839) son
• 1 female 20-29 (1810/1820)=Hannah Heaton Dugger (1810/1820) wife
• 2 females 5-9 (1830/1835)=1-Clara Arnold (c1834); 2-Unknown daughter
• 1 female 0-4 (1835/1840)=Phoebe Arnold (c1838) daughter

They were were listed on the 1850 census in Johnson Co., TN.