Dena, While not a hard and fast rule, I call it the I-40 corridor. Those Bottom/Bottoms that were south of what is now I-40 were primarily from Alabama and Georgia. Those north were primarily Tennessee and Kentucky descendants. Of course there are exceptions but I believe that if you will use this break-up of Arkansas, you will most likely be getting warm as to where they came from. Harvey Researching the following families: Bottoms, Keas, Chambers, Hodges, Golden, Sweeney, Lovelace, Welch, Pettit, Cagle and others. -----Original Message----- From: BOTTOM-L-request@rootsweb.com [mailto:BOTTOM-L-request@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of EDodd84272@aol.com Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2000 6:03 PM To: BOTTOM-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [BOTTOM-L] Lonoke/Prairie County Arkansas I have only just begun my Arkansas Bottoms. So, I have little information on them. I think we have talked before. My Bottom line is currently from Washington Co., Arkansas. I am not sure where they came from. Lots of them are living here in the area at present. Wish I could help you. Dena ==== BOTTOM Mailing List ==== Ye Olde Bottom(s) Family www.intercom.net/user/bbottoms