I have lots of info. on the Hefley family along with several others. I am related to several families from Newton County. Thomas Jefferson's father was James Hefley.
Thomas Jefferson's daughter, Mertyle Viola was my ggrandmother. Her daughter Lois Hefley Sain is my grandmother, she is still living. I will gladly give you any info. that I have. My name is Lori (Sain) Harris. I am related to the Sain, Hefley/Heffley, Criner, Tennison, Cheatham, Reddell, Rackley, and too many others to name.