Pam, I agree that Meriwether County is a lovely area. I did not mean to offend you when I asked about the migration pattern. What I was questioning was the large influx of people at this period of time. It was strictly a matter of the time and not questioning the quality of the area. I apologize if I caused you any offense. I am looking for the family of Thomas R. Rowe and his wife Mary. They had 8 children: Robert A. Rowe Alexander Rowe b. 1857 John B. Rowe b. abt 1857 Sarah L. Rowe b. abt. 1861 Luther M. Rowe b. abt 1864 Mary Rowe b. abt 1865 Hugh Rowe b. abt 1868 Emmitt Rowe b. abt 1872 I have an Alexander Hamilton Rowe who died in Muscogee Co in 1917. I am trying to connect this family with my Alexander. I look forward to hearing from anyone who may have any connection or knowledge of this family. Elaine