Yes, and yours sounds like another following the Cherokees...or maybe thriving off them. A lot of blacksmiths etc, merchants...readily sold their wares to the government to supply the Trail. The time is right. So far, we all seem to go to Ralph, but Sue thinks maybe a later Emigrant showed up.?? Ummm TT ----- Original Message ----- From: <AMEON79@aol.com> To: <BLANKENSHIP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2000 6:51 PM Subject: [BLANKENSHIP] Re: BLANKENSHIP-D Digest V00 #367 > I also am haveing a time connecting.....I can trace back to William Jr > Blankinship born 1754(my gr-gr=great grandfather.He lived to be 105.Died dec > 1859 in Andrew CO MO.He was born in Tazwell Vr. left and went to Iredell Co > N.C. in 1798 left and went to Cumberlin Co Ken. then on to Andrew Co Mo in > 1840s.......His father was William C(I assume that since he has the Jr)He > lost his wife in KY.Believe her name was Patsy.This should be traced back to > Ralph and Martha??????? > > > ==== BLANKENSHIP Mailing List ==== > Please remember to post your family information putting the SURNAME in all caps and using dates and places. The more information you provide, the easier it is for someone to make a connection. >