Cindy; If John was run out of town there may be some court records to substanciate that fact. I would also like to starte a list of Central Kentucky information online. I was recently sent this addy for Augusta County, VA. http://www.rootsweb.com/+AH4-chalkley/volume_1/or01_12.htm They are incomplete and admittedly have errors, but they are fascinating and start in the year 1745. I wonder how many of these types of resources are available. I know Cindi's list is one of the best places to check. I just opened a genealogy chat room, which I am working diligently to keep on coarse. So far (6 days new), I am exceedingly pleased with it, and we do a lot of genealogy!!! But it takes a great deal of work, so if you or any of the other list members come up with other resources, or get a chance to get over to Cindi's or other related sites to get resource sites, I'd love to hear of them. Christen Rosamilia In Casey County, my lines are Hall, Sweeney, Stallings. In surrounding areas Peak, Nevitt, Phillips, Leeman, and some others...