Alex Beaty, Act of 1855, rejected, #285226, Private in Capt. Beaty's Tenn. USA, 1790; COPIED {L2?, sounds like the father of Alexander and Andrew was "Billy Beaty"?} Oh WOW, Laurel! Thanks so much. This is definitely L2's Alexander and a KEY piece of info. I still have to digest all the info, but it looks to me like this finally disproves for good the theory that Alexander and Andrew were the sons of John and Margaret (Montgomery) Beaty. Wonder if their father Billy could have been the illusive William who was reportedly in the early Fentress/Clinton area and previously supposed to be another son of John Beaty? Does any one know when Ray is getting home? Think this needs his expert eye too. <grin> Thanks again for your diligence in searching through these documents and sharing the info. Nel Rocklein L2