In a message dated 99-07-13 22:30:56 EDT, you write: > Subj: Re: Mathis > Date: 99-07-13 22:30:56 EDT > From: ACSmithRN@aol.com > Reply-to: DanvilleCrossing-L@rootsweb.com > To: DanvilleCrossing-L@rootsweb.com > > Vanessa, are you related to Pete DeBusk of Powell, TN? > I understand Powell, TN is in the Oak Ridge area. I do not yet know my connection to the Pete DeBusk you mention from there, but inevitably all DeBusks are kin if you go back far enough. I have info on DeBusks back to the first one born in the country. And supposedly, before that, there were 3 French Huguenot brothers who were DeBusks who came to this country escaping the persecution of the Catholic Church's inquisition. So the answer would be yes, I just haven't established how close that connection is yet. Right now, I am mostly focusing on the group of DeBusks who came from VA to TN, Christopher Columbus DeBusk and Lydia (Blevins) DeBusk. I will keep your letter on file. If I find that connection, I will get back in contact with you. It may possibly be pretty far back. Thanks so much for your information! : ) Vanessa