I had seen that particular census record, the only one that seems remotely possible. I haven't discredited it completely, but the birth year is off by 4 years, and she claimed to be half-Cherokee. I was hoping that some Griffith relation might have heard this tale in their family and could supply me with a little information.

Also of interest was that I found Griffiths and Bedwells as owners of land on "Black Mountain". If Sarah's family lived on Black Mountain, I would be more certain it IS the same Sarah. I think there was only one set of Bedwells there.

Would like to hear more, if you know anything about these families. Thanks!