This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Redbirdstarshine Surnames: Harris Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.grayson/4288.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Alex Andrew Harris, my great grandfather, was shot by Will Coates as he rode his horse home from church, accompanied by family. There had been, at least, a boundary dispute followed by unfriendly acts exchanged between the parties. GGrandpa ended up dying/dead in a ditch, where his son [can't remember which one] stayed with him ?all night? Coates was tried, found guilty, and did some number of years in prison. No love was lost between the Harris boys and the Coates boys. Once old Will got out, at some point, three Harris boys including my grandpa, are rumored to have burned down the Coates' barn then left Kentucky for Illinois on a permanent basis. I have a detailed account dictated by a cousin shortly before his own passing. I will try to find time to dig it up and send it along -- I'm stretched for time right now, but I'll try flag this so I get back to it. Still looking for Alex's grandpa. Peace, Sandy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.