Kim, When I moved to Eastern Kentucky, I didn't think I had any relatives in the area. While continuing my AUSTIN research, I happened on a line of local AUSTINs in the Pound Gap area of VA and over into Pike County, KY, where I live. I contacted a member of this line, and it turned out they are descended from Bartholomew AUSTIN, who Janet Austin Curtis connected tentatively to my ancestor, John AUSTIN, Jr., as a grandson, son of William. My line is from Stephen, another son of John, Jr. A 90+ relative and her son in Clintwood, VA, have written a book on this part of the family. I don't have her name at the moment, but I will continue to ferret through my papers. At one point, she sent me a flyer about the book, and I had a great conversation with her by phone. There is also a book on the Pound that goes into a good deal of detail on the line. Also, there are AUSTIN family cemeteries in the region. I have some information on these families, but I am sure you would do better contacting them directly. I could possibly answer a question or two, though, from what I have, if that would help. I will keep looking. John W. Scott