This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wynnpetrakian Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.colorado.counties.rioblanco/118.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I'm not sure if I can help you but I'm looking for a person by the name of "tex" violet who lived on Duck Creek this is an area close to Rangely. The reason I'm trying to find this person is because I'm currently in the process of writing a book about the people of that area...Piceance creek. I have found reference to a Tex. He is credited for creating the running branding iron. He would have had to have known a blacksmith or been a blacksmith. you may call me at 908-876-1956. thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.