More Kecks of Claiborne County, Tennessee

Jacob Sowder (ca. 1734-1819) served in the Revolutionary War with Virginia regiments. Record chiefly follows line of descent to Adam Sowder (1834-1862). He was born in Claiborne County, Tennessee, the son of Emmanuel and Milly Sowder. He married Anna Dunn in 1855. They had four children, 1857-1861. He died during the Civil War while serving in the Union Army. His wife, Anna Dunn, married 2) Matthew Keck. Most descendants listed lived in Tennessee.