Hi List, I have been searching for the parents of a John Wesley Cooper born 1849/1850 in Letcher/Floyd County, KY for about 3 years now without success, I am hoping someone on this list will have a connection. I have been in touch with numerous family members from across the country, Many who have never even met or heard of each other. They all have the same story. John Wesley Cooper was either a full blooded or 1/2 Cherokee Indian Who was born a Combs/Coombs was orphaned and adopted by a Cooper family. I have done extensive research on this man and have yet to find any connection, If anyone has a connection or any ideas on where I should look please let me know. I am leaving for KY on a research trip in 12 days so I will be in the area. Below is what Documentation I have so far. 1860 Census of Letcher County, KY "Wesley Cooper" living in the home of a John Day and family age 11. (Used Wesley a lot) Dec. 24, 1868 married Mary Jane Watkins in Floyd County, KY, gives no names for his parents, says mother is from Floyd County, KY Lists birthdate as Aug. 1849 Letcher County, KY Many other Census in Floyd, Greenup KY, Scioto Ohio, Counties. Death Cert 1913 (Greenup County, KY) has his mother from Magoffin County, KY (wasn't formed till 1860) last name as Adams. No listing for his father. Thanks in advance Ed Cooper Searching for the elusive parents of John Wesley Cooper born 1849/1850 Letcher, Floyd County, KY area