Jane -- > Now, how is it possible that both she and he were born in Heard County, GA > when that county was not formed until 1830 ? Is there any possibility that > the men might have been soldiers sent to the frontier because of the Indians, > or could they have been connected to a trading post located in that area? I'll just throw this in -- as I am sure you know, Coweta Co. was not created until Dec 1825. However, Bob's 5X Great-grandfather, Aquilla Hardy, was there in 1824. He was a trader and rented lands from the Indians in the area that is now part of the Sixth District of Coweta Co, near old Kendron/Fayette Co. line. According to the Coweta history books, he was the first white settler of the area. In other words, your theory is not completely nuts! Lynda Eller -- are you monitoring this discussion? Do you have any input? Valerie Freeman Tustin, California