These families came through Garrard Co KY on their way to IN and IA. Jonathan LEWIS, b.ca 1782 MD, and his next door neighbor Charles JUSTIS received a letter in 1846 from Claib JUSTIS. They were living near Sulpher Springs in Henry Co IND. The Justice research I have seen gives Claiborn's birthplace as Carter Co TN. Claiborn wrote them from Brighton, IA Territory, to encourage them to come west. Claib addresses the letter to Jonathan 'My Dear Uncle'. I would like to hear from anyone who may know how Jonathan LEWIS is uncle to Claib JUSTIS. Also I will be happy to share the letter with anyone who is interested. Claib sends his regards to A and John LEWIS, both sons of Jonathan, as well as James LUSTER & wife. James LUSTER was married to Esther LEWIS, daughter of Jonathan. Jonathan LEWIS brought his family to IA by 1849, settling first in Polk Co and later in Guthrie County. His sons Abraham settled near Claib JUSTIS in Brighton Washington Co IA (census 1850) before moving on to Polk Co. Looking for help with the LEWIS/JUSTIS connection. Christie Lewis Hansen [email protected] __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com