On Mon, 4 Dec 2000 16:57:25 -0800, you wrote: >Paul E. BIRDWELL >Whitleyville, TN Gainesboro, TN >Age 89 >December 3, 2000 >Dec. 3, 2000. Services 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000. ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 931-268-0266. > >Today's issue of The Tennessean. I am sad to see Paul passed away ... I have talked to him several times and also his son, Benjamin, is a partner to my family doctor in Nashville ... The last time I talked to Paul - he responded "heck, I don't know" <=== when asked was he born ,,, he guessed 1912. He was a character ... Paul was the son of Joseph Bedford Birdwell (born 1872) who was son of Benjamin Birdwell (1846 - 1880) who was son of Joseph Birdwell (born 1803) and Elizabeth Thaxton ... By the way ... I'm back from Gulf Shores ... Never never never take a month long vacation in a 3BR rented Condo directly on the beach ... You will have relatives and guests the whole month ... (wink) Jerry