This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Gerald_Hodge Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.cherokee/2711.4.1.2.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ms. Eaton, The previous article connects the two cases so I believe it is the same man. I think this article is a incorrect report. Maybe wishful thinking for the people of the region. I am going to try and get as much original documentation to confirm the identity of John Long. An issue that I am having is that Cherokee County and DeKalb Counties, Alabama, and Dade, Walker, and Chattooga Counties, Georgia all have several John Long's in them. Once I can pin an age on this guy and any added data it will help me. I know this guy murdered many men during the war but he was a criminal under the guise of a "scout". Thank you again for your assistance. I will get digging. Respectfully, Gerald D. Hodge, Jr. M.A. Military History - Civl War Concentration War Between the States Historian Research - Preservation Historian: 39th Georgia Volunteer Infantry Regiment http://39thgavolinfrgt.homestead.com/39thHomepage.html Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.