(if this is a duplicate for you, please excuse me. it was also sent to the Escambia list. thanks.) I am John Jernigan, gg grandson of Benjamin W. Jernigan (1799-1863) of Kirkland AL. I am continually frustrated trying to link him to his parents. Some researchers (including Annie Waters) have stated that "tradition" holds he was the son of the of the original Ben Jernigan that was mentioned in Riley's HISTORY OF CONECUH COUNTY. Others say "no, he is the son of Lewis." Since there is no consensus, we need to find a primary source (bible, will, diary, etc.) to firmly establish his parentage. It's not as if there are no descendants. The countryside must be full of them. But where are they? (On this list I'm hoping). If you are a descendant of Ben W., please let your presence be known. Let's connect, organize, and solve this riddle !! Or if it's already been solved, please share it with others. Work also needs to be done on his wife's (Elvina Maulden) lineage. BTW, I am descended from Ben W. by way of his son Arthur B. John C. Jernigan 203 Gettysburg Dr. Pensacola, Fl 32503 850-477-4183