In a message dated 97-05-29 00:40:58 EDT, you write: << I am researching the SAIN clan, some of whom went to TX in 1800s. I am not familiar with the term "headright". Please explain. >> The "heads" of families were given "rights" to land as an inducement to settle in Texas, as a reward for military service, etc. , hence the term, "headright".