Bob, I'm right in the middle of canning peaches but was just taking a quick break. I have a copy of the microfilmed deed and BLM records which identify the physical locations of all of their lands but hadn't seen or heard of the other document which you mentioned. I've tried to find out where William G Harris (Thompson's son) went but am not sure whether he died or just went to Texas --- so to speak. I haven't done enough research, particularly, marriage records so I don't know who he married. Do you know? Do you know anything more about Thompson and Jane? Several years ago, I obtained the microfilmed probate records index and found an entry which indicated a transfer of property (Thompson to Jane) in about 1856 or so but since the county courthouse was totally burned at least once, not much survived besides the index book. In addition, I found another microfilmed probate records index that had a potentially interesting entry for Jane Harris circa 1860 or 1870 but had to obtain the hard copy from the courthouse and they refused to accept my check. At the time, I was a bit stubborn and decided not to pursue the records when they demanded a money order. Ten years later, I still don't have the record and it might have told me everything I want to know. Supposedly Jane Harris lived until after 1880 but I haven't found her presence in census records after 1850 Rusk County. Do you know anything else? Kristina Harris