The Philip Harrell b.1787 Nelson Co. Ky  who married  Catherine Reading (Redding) in Butler Co. in 1812 is the family that I am related. It has been a mystery determining who Philip Harrell b. 1787  father might been. Earlier family genealogist found his will, but no sources confirming Philip’s father . One hypothesis was/is that Jame Harrell Sr. b.1747 Nasemond Co., Va and died 1817 Nelson Co. hence my interest Harrell’s  of Decatur Co.  My  family  lived in the Walnut Creek twp, Argo, Indiana  area. In addition the mention of the family  “Crume” caught my eye. This family name sold land to Philip Harrell 1787 . If you have not seen the Crume-Family :Three Generations by Rick Crume 1995 it is interesting reading. It mentions James Harrell’s marriage to Elizabeth Crume  1783 and other valuable information.

Also  does the M. in James M. Harrell stand for Marion?