Susan, This family surname had several families emigrate to Eastern Texas. They go back to the middle 1800's I believe! You might try the East Texas Collection at Stephen F. Austin State University. I believe they are mentioned also in the" Families of Nacogdoches County, Vol.II", just released in1999. If you would like copies of their family information I will photo copye and mail, or you can contact the East Texas Research Center(936) 468-4100. Hope this will give you some help. c brightwell