Your gggrandfather seems to be a distant cousin of mine. Here's what I have: Samuel Hackney's father was John O. Hackney, b.1816, d. unknown m. Margaret Lyle abt. 1839, b.1824, d. unknown. His grandfather was James T. Hackney, b.1795 in VA, d. 1859 in Wilkes Co. GA m. Patsey Brantley Ogletree Oct. 3, 1816 in Wilkes Co. GA; b. 1798 in GA, d. 1830 in GA Siblings of Samuel,1849-?, were: Eugenia 1841-1869 m. William H. Reese Antoinette 1844-? Catherine 1846-? m.Henry Perkins Emilene ?? m. Clifford McKennie Maggie ?? m. Will McArthur He also had half brothers & sisters by his father's second wife, Catherine Tyler: Columbus, Charlie, Essie, Addie, & Bettie. You may have found this info since you wrote long ago & if you have any questions or corrections, please let me know. Dot