Hello All, I have just changed email addresses (from lblackburn@vvci.net to LRBlackburn@comcast.net) so I thought I would post my line again. I descend from a line of Blackburn from the Smith Co. / DeKalb Co. Tennessee area. My GGF was Shelah Blackburn. His father was William Thomas Blackburn and his GF was also a William Blackburn. The first William had a brother Joseph Blackburn, who was fairly well know in the Civil War, at least locally, and active in getting pensions for vets for years after the war. Joseph, William and another brother named Charlie all fought with the Union. My Blackburns have lived in Brush Creek, Liberty, Dowellton, and Cottage Grove. Shelah married Minervia SAULMON, William T. married Amy Lou BRASWELL, and the first William married a Mary BAIRD. Would like to hear from anyone with ties to or information on this line. Lee Blackburn McCracken Co., KY