This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: graffiasaf29 Surnames: Dunbar / Clark / Mitchell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dunbar/1214/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have been searching for years trying to establish a link between my g.g. grandfather Hiram R. Dunbar and a Rice W. Dunbar whom I believe is related to my g.g. grandfather. My g.g. grandfather was born July 05, 1804 (according to a graving on his tombstone) in Paris, Kentucky. Rice W. Dunbar (a Captain of one of the wagon trains in the great emigration of 1846 to Oregon & California) was born Feb. 06, 1802 in Hamilton Co., Ohio. Hiram's parents were Samuel Dunbar & Jane Clark. Although I have not found who the parents of Rice Dunbar were, I have long suspicioned that he was either a brother of Hiram's, or a 1st cousin. I arrived at this conclusion because: 1.) There is only 2 years difference in their age. 2.) Hiram has a son named Rice O. 3.) Various statistics place the two of them in a close proximity during their early lives. Hiram was born in Paris, Kentucky and Rice was born in Hamilton Co., Ohio (one of the counties bordering Kentucky). Unfortunately Hiram is the only child I have found listed, so far, for Samuel Dunbar & Jane Clark. Incidentally; Samuel was married twice - his other wife was a Catharine (Unknown). However, Samuel Dunbar's parents are believed to be William Dunbar & Mary Mitchell. According to a Bourbon Co., Kentucky Land Records, Deed Book C 1794-1796 a William Dunbar and spouse (Mary), whom I believe to be Mary Mitchell were involved in a land transaction consisting of 100 acres on July 19, 1796 to a Conrod Sidener. The website seems to establish that Hiram's parents (at least for a period of time) lived in Paris, Kentucky on the Stoney Branch of the Licking River where Hiram was born. Now, if I could just find something that establishes who Hiram's brother and sisters were.......or proves that Rice W. was a brother. I would welcome feedback. 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.