Thomas Conyers, Sr., a veteran of the Revolutionary War, enlisted in 1776, wintered at Valley Forge, served in numerous battles, afterwards fought Indians, and was honorably discharged at Pittsburgh. He moved to what is now Wilson County, Tennessee in 1784, migrated in 1845 to the northern border of Haywood County, which later was included within the boundaries of Crockett County, and died in 1847. His grave lies one mile due north.