Rev. David Chenault

Rev. David Chenault, called "Kentucky David" to distinguish him from his son "Tennessee David" joined the Baptist Church at Mt. Nebo in Madison County, Kentucky on a prong of Otter Creek, northeast of Richmond. He was ordained in 1800 and about 1831 became the pastor of Unity Baptist Church, previously served by his wife's father, Andrew Tribble, and by her uncle, James Quisenberry.

Rev. Chenault had only a common school education, but had good judgment and strong intellect. He was for 20 years the justice of the peace, an extensive farmer, and accumulated a considerable fortune.

From Chenault, Belle Montgomery, Descendants of Estienne Chenault, 1991 Ed. Gregath Publishing, (Cullman, AL 1992).

David J. Chenault & Louisa Quisenberry

David J. Chenault is sometimes called "Tennessee David" to distinguish him from his father, "Kentucky David". Tennessee David married Louisa Quisenberry in 1827, and in 1836, settled in Sumner County, Tennessee, near Castalian Springs. In 1840, they built the home known as "Greenfield" on 800 acres of land bought from the Bledsoes at $20 per acre. The brick for the house was made from materials on the premises. There are eight rooms in the house. Four of them are 20 feet sqaure.

Before the beginning of the Civil War, David J. Chenault owned more than 2,000 acres of land.

From Chenault, Belle Montgomery, Descendants of Estienne Chenault, 1991 Ed. Gregath Publishing, (Cullman, AL 1992).