All Thought I would follow Julia's lead and introduce myself and my line. I'm Richard Allen. My mother was Marjorie Irvin. Our line stems from Benjamin Irvin [1772-1848]. His wife was Sarah last name Lacy, Long or Lang. Old Ben has resisted all attempts to trace him back to his place of birth. We first find him in Jasper County Ga. He and his wife migrated to Pike County Ga. in the 1820's. Our only other early record of him is in 1807. While living in the 3rd district of Baldwin County, now Putnam County, Ga., he won land in a lottery and paid taxes on land in Jackson County, Ga. Ben was the fountainhead of a large Irvin Family that extended thoughout middle Georgia. From him I do have detailed records on the many branches. His descendants moved to Alabama, Louisianna, Florida and Texas. I would be glad to help anyone with this line of Irvins. I continue my research into old Ben's orgins and welcome anyone who could be of assistance. Richard Allen