> These are "my" Irvins. I was wondering if any of your Ervin/Irvins left > SC for AL ? I'm looking for the parents of James Irvin/Ervin who was born > 1830 in SC - he was married in Al (possibly Tuscaloosa CO) April 3 1851 > (to Sarah Elizabeth Lucky) they migrated to Winn Parish LA c 1855. > > Family history mentioned a John Irving who came from Ireland - there is > also the possiblity of an Indian Wife-and running a foot race to win her. Hi, Lyn ... I think we probably are cousins but as I said most of what I have is not on the computer and I wasn't able to put a finger on your James during a quick look in the box. I did find some interesting stuff, though ... I'll keep looking for the connection ... -- Julia P.S. I never heard the one about the Indian wife, but I did hear one about the wife killing a bear when all the men were off somewhere ...