In a message dated 7/10/02 10:33:14 PM, [email protected] writes: << is there any more info on folks from Pope or Saline Co., Il. This was a popular migration area for those from Tn. in the early to mid 1800's >> While the Ohio River was a major migration route westward, the attraction in the early 1800s of available land drew many people into Indiana and Illinois as the areas openned up for settlement. Pope Co., being on the Ohio River was a natural landing site for those seeking land in Illinois. Does this help? Best regards, Hugh