It has been awhile since I posted a query. Going over old notes & new tips.....so want to ask again in hopes of making a connection. Found at the Family History Center in Mesa, Arizona Film # 2,034,798 John William Barnett b. Nov. 29, 1800 in N.C. married 1823 in Georgia to Zilpha/or Zilphia Warpole (maybe spelled Walpole) she was on film # 2,034,426 His parents were listed: father John Barnett & his mother Nancy Ann. In every census we have seen........John W. Barnett is listed as born in Georgia the same as his wife. We know his one brother Joseph Barnett lists his birthplace as S.C. on the census reports. These brothers and their families were located in Pine Springs, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi in 1840 and 1850........then they all moved to San Saba Co., Texas where they settled the town of Simpson Creek. There is a Texas State Historical marker 4 miles outside San Saba, Texas with a tribute to John Barnett and his Hamrick sons-in-law. Today my husband was reading a new book, 'Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson', and on page 270 it refers to brothers Thomas and Richard Walpole in London, England. The year was 1769 and "Benjamin Franklin helped organize a consorteum so powerful that he was convinced it would be able to outmaneuver Lord Hillsborough. The Grand Ohio Company, as it was named, included a collection some of London's richest and most prominent names, most notably Thomas and Richard Walpole. For a while, it seemed the group, known as the Walpole Company, was destined for success. But in the summer of 1770, Hillsborough managed to have the scheme tabled for more study, etc. etc." In our family lore, there were references to Zilphia Walpole (other spelling Zilpha Warpole) being from the House of Walpole in England.....so I am hoping to make the link. Thanks for any and all help, June Hamrick Schaub Flagstaff, Arizona