Connie, Thank you very much for the information regarding the WARDs mentioned in the book. I don't really know an easy way to try to send a complete chapter to someone, but appreciate your being willing to give it a try. I am going to check with the downtown Birmingham Public Library to see if they have a copy and, if they do, will read that chapter before deciding whether to try and purchase a copy or not. I have not exactly tied the names you mentioned into our direct line of WARD, although I have accumulated some information on that line over the years. I just keep hoping that somewhere a clue is lurking that will connect all these WARD families in both Bibb and Tuscaloosa Cos. Thanks again for the lookup and information! And, thank you, Stella, for your input. I appreciate all the help and suggestions anyone can come up with on the WARD families. My mother, Cecil Irma WARD Sizemore, was born in West Blocton on November 19, 1911 and we just celebrated her 95th birthday. I would love for this to be the year we finally solve her family mysteries. Evelyn S. Leslie Remlap, AL