Robin, I think that I did not quote a source. However, this is how it goes. Warren Weaver is a descendant of Joseph Yeilding and Mary Amanda Humphries. And he told me that "Joseph Yeilding ...... went off to the Civil War and never returned as far as can be determined". Now, from Marriages of Morgan County, AL 1818-1896, Book B, page 344: Joseph J. Yeilding to E. M. Humphries, 25 December 1857. The "E.M." should, of course be "A. M.". Then when Joseph did not return from the war (no one really knows why), Mary Amanda Humphries Yeilding married Acquilla J. Ketchum, on 11 February 1872 at the "house of the Bride" by J. W. Moore, Probate Judge: Blount County Alabama Marriages Records 1871-1877, Volume A., page 44. Listing for J. J. (Joseph) Yeilding in Civil War Service, U. S. Archives: Pvt., Company D, \3 Confederate Cavalry 11 Battalion Alabama Cavalry Howard's Battalion Confederate Cavalry Howard's Regiment Confederate Cavalry 11 Confederate Cavalry 13 Confederate Cavalry (Some men had prior service in the 2nd (Smith's) Regiment TN Cavalry. Does this help/satisfy? There seems to have been some problem with the oldest son of Joseph and Mary Amanda (George), who refused to take the Ketchum name. Wish I knew more about this issue; who knows, maybe one day it will come to light. I really have not had time to thoroughly look into this thing. Robin, do keep in touch. I did not go to the Four Families Reunion this year. I personally think that there is a political body working and I do not like it. If you want to know more, don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks for ALL your good work - it is very, very much appreciated. Mac