In what co of TN was your Walter born? I know that My DODSON's were in TX by 1883 simply because my William Oscar was born there. He was a preacher, have any of those in your family? I think that Walter T. was born prior to "Oscar". So far my cherokee is not "proove-able". I know that "Oscar's" first 2 wives were of cherokee blood also, the 2nd was full Cherokee. If he went by Oscar I wonder if his Dad wasn't William? You know how that guessing game goes. Thanks for your response and please keep me in mind! Lynne