....solved one woman's identity problem through the sale of slaves: 2. though it may be distasteful, the slave or distribution of slaves in order to pay debts and distribute the proceeds to the heirs provides relationships and maiden names. Elias DeJarnette died in 1824. In 1842, the slaves in the estate were appraised and distributed to Permelia Jones, Elizabeth Cally, Lucretia Littlepage, Madison DeJarnette, William Spencer, John Spencer, Edward Tarrant, Samuel H. VanZant, and John T. VanZant. The first three women were daughters of Elias DeJarnette. Further research showed the last five men were the sons-in-law and sons of the late Sophia (DeJarnette) VanZant. Eventually, the first names of the three VanZant daughters were found. This document led to the maiden names of seven women, in two generations ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com