Hello, cousin! (or cousin-in-law, as the case may be). My grx3grandfather was James McGhee, grx3grandmother Mary Couch. They settled in Spring Place in 1834 and were the parents of James Monroe McGhee, m. Mary Amanda Cleveland. Their children were John (unproven child), b.1805 NC, Burton, b.1811 NC, Ambrose (unproven, my grx2grandfather) b.abt 1815, James Monroe, Albert, Elizabeth and Larkin. I say "unproven" because, although there is considerable anecdotal evidence that John & Ambrose were sons of James & Mary, they are not mentioned in his will and we've yet to find the relationship documented. As it happens, I am putting together a brochure to be distributed to my family mail list inviting whoever wants to come to attend a mini-reunion we are planning in Dalton the end of March and mention in it the graves of James Monroe and Mary Amanda. Any additional information you have on the McGhees greatly appreciated! Leo In a message dated 2/14/02 1:32:35 PM, Nancymtx@aol.com writes: << Nell, I will need to check my files, however I know that my husband's uncle Cleveland Jones McGhee's family was from Spring place, Ga. I know the Cleveland was a family surname. William Franklin McGhee is buried in the Lockney Cemetery, Floyd County, Texas. His stone reads, William F. born in Spring Place, Ga. , December 7, 1862 died September 18, 1937 His wife's stone reads, Mamie Jones McGhee born in Rock Springs, Ga. July 1, 1869, died February 14, 1912 William Franklin McGhee's mother was Mary Amanda Cleveland. His father was James Monroe McGhee. Let me know if you need further info regarding this family. Nancy Holland Marble Box 67 South Plains, Texas 79258 >>