In a message dated 08/09/2001 10:50:55 AM Central Daylight Time, tom_melton@yahoo.com writes: > Thank you Julia, I'll also search further on the net > for these records. I thought I had seen somewhere that > their bible records were used when Nancy applied for > her widows pension, but I've not managed find that > article again. If Nancy had used it then (the 1840's), > the bible would probably have been left in the hands > of our Tennessee Corn & Sharp cousins. Anyway, I'm > glad you also have some recollection and hopeful that > further information may be available. > Tom, I did a search of the archives and couldn't find it. I may be mistaken and thinking about the fact that the bible was quoted in the Rev. War pension application. I am fairly certain that the pension is online, but I couldn't find it either. I will keep searching. Julia