Dear Don, I am researching Allen Blackledge also. A Social Security application that was for my great Uncle Philip Hodge(b. 1897 Waynesboro, MS. d. 1981 Ellisville, Jones County, MS.) states that his father was Allen Blackledge. Philip's mother was Margaret Hodge-b. 1865-Wayne Co. MS. d.?) But as I sit here writing this a little voice in my head is saying : Get more proof! So I think what i will do is get a death certificate for my uncle and see what it says. The Hodges and Blackledges have been neighbors for along time. Another rumor that came from a realtive of mines is that my grandmother's father was Walter Allen Blackledge. But It can't be, he was only 3 years old when my grandma was born. So I continue to look. I just wish I could have spoken more to my family members when they were alive. When I get more info on my great Uncle Phil that is a little more solid I will let the list know. Have a good day. Linda Hodge