Hi Folks, The surnames of the most early settlers, east and just north of Big Sandy in Benton Co. included McRae, McKenzie, McLeod, McNeil, McKinnonn, Beaton & Ross to name a few. All good Scottish Highlander names. Quite a Clan gathering to say the least. Another Highlander name that appears is Mathinson / Mathewson. This was the name of the forerunner congregation of the Pleasant Ridge CPC. Does anybody now or have information on the family. Alexander McRae lived in this area before moving south to the McRae Chapel area. He donated land for for 'Meeting Houses" and schools around "Point Willow Springs" several times around the 1830's in the area. Can anyone add to this. Appreciate any help you may be able to contribute. Dave