Hi, Nelda! Oh, Lord, my Mississippi Cherrys are all rolling their graves about this one. I almost don't want to know as my Rebel blood would coagulate if this were true. Gives you something to think about though, doesn't it? Maybe (and I am sure now :>)) I am not "kin" to those Cherrys after all. Thanks for your reply! Bebe Roper Byerly > I can't help you on this but just wanted to make a comment. I have been > "told" for years that we were related to US Grant through the Cherrys but > can't find a connection. > This article was of interest to me because of the Cherry mansion and Grant > being there. > Just thought I would let you know. > Nelda Cherry-Morton >