Rooting through the Early Pioneer Papers (done as a WPA project in the 1930s) I found an interview with Eli S. Clouse. Copies are available at the main library in Fort Worth TX. Unfortunately, I live in CA. Fortunately, one of my husband's cousins lives just outside Fort Worth, and she went to the library and made me a copy of this interview. I wasn't sure how Eli tied to our Clouse line, but found he is my husband's half 2nd great grand uncle! Eli was born in 1864 in Putnam County TN, the son of Thomas Clouse (born in VA in 1801) and Thomas' 2nd wife. Thomas died when Eli was about 4, and he was raised by his mother and step father. Is there anyone on this list who descends from Eli, or would be interested in this interview? It was done in June 1937, and the title is "Eli S. Clouse, Old Timer". Meg Gentry Bookout