Kay, Hi, I've been mostly researching my parent's families (with an eye toward doing my husband's in the future). I couldn't let your email pass, though. My husband's grandfather's name was Howard Harold Perry. He was adopted by his aunt, Bertha (BARNES) Perry. He was born 16 JAN 1910 in Orme/Rexton, Marion County, TN. His biological mother's name was OLLY BARNES (the biological father's name was not listed on the birth cert., we don't know who he was). She was born in Chattanooga, TN. I also have a birth registration for a JESSIE IRINE BARNES, born 20 JUNE 1910, in Rexton, TN. Her parent's names were JOE BARNES and MARY BARNES. Joe Barnes was born in Chattanooga, TN and Mary (nee?) Barnes was born in Bridgeport, AL. The doctor for the birth of both Howard and Jessie was a Dr. Morgan. Howard also had two sisters, LEONA (BARNES) PACK born 20 MAY 1912, and a sister we think was named CHRISTINE. I believe that Leona was likewise adopted by the aunt, but Christine was adopted out of the family. As an adult, Christine was married to a United States diplomat and she traced her genealogy (this family tree has since been lost!!!!). She contacted Howard and Leona, but now we have no way of contacting her. Leona passed away 27 FEB 1994 in Decatur, AL. Howard lived for a large portion of his life in and around Scottsboro, Jackson County, AL, his final address being in Scottsboro. He passed away on 17 AUG 1994. If you think we can make a connection, please email me! If not, you might save my email for future reference. Thanks, Joanne Parmley