In a message dated 12/15/1999 6:32:51 PM Central Standard Time, terrigem@home.com writes: << I want to learn more about my roots and since my Durham/James settled in Texas I need to be here. >> Terri: Glad your sticking it out! I have a Loyd JAMES, 1st wife of my Grandfather, Edgar Lee HIGHTOWER. They were married in Lamar County TX in 1897. Her first name was 'scratched' in family notes and virtually unreadable, but may have been "Keoma" or "Lenora". There are no Durhams in the 1870 census of Lamar Co., but lots of JAMES. Let me know if you need further information. Marsa HIGHTOWER BRYANT, DYER, HIGHTOWER, HODGES, HORSLEY, MILLIGAN, PERRYMAN, VISE MarsaH@aol.com