Homer, Thank you for the info on my ggrandfather. We have a copy of a beautiful letter he wrote to one of his daughters after she moved west. He wrote the letter when he was about 78 years old and he was telling about the death of his son Daniel's wife. Very touching, and a testimony to his faith.. Thank you for anything you might add to my family history research. Betty Vann In a message dated 00-07-23 12:34:46 EDT, you write: << I can offer a bit on Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, if you don't mind: its just south of Blue Springs, off State Road 10; Silas K. Shirah, Oct 1, 1818- Feb 27, 1898 is there; served as Pvt, Co B, 57th Ala Inf Rgt. >>