This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ddmull1987 Surnames: Foshee, Newman Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.tallapoosa/4186.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Tallapoosa River is the main river through this county. The Battle of Horseshoe Bend, part of the War of 1812, was fought here. There are lots of hills and tributaries that feed into the river. In 1911, most people still got around on foot. A bad storm, a wrong turn, a slip, and it would be easy for someone to go missing. Heck, there is mostly forest land there now. It would be easy to get lost. Add wildlife and you can imagine what could happen. 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.