Just a reminder that if anyone had family ancestors that traveled in migration to TN and KY and used the Virginia Routes into and onto the paths of what became the WILDERNESS ROAD has the annual frontier living history event in October 2005. Many of our family ancestors are known to have frequented this trail. The annual celebration takes place at the Wilderness Road State Park of Ewing, VA and more details can be found on these websites below. I have noted that a DVD seems to have been produced that may be of interest. Reverend Jesse Bowling 1758 VA - 1841 KY was himself a resident of Lee County during his War Years while at the Army Post in Lee County, VA. JAMES BOLLING, BENJAMIN BOLLING and his sons were all familiar with this historic trail into lands west of Colonial Virginia. Certainly many others SIZEMORE, COMBS, BOONE, ASHER, LEWIS, MORGAN, et al. were all familiar with the Wilderness Road. This trail was inhabited lands of the Native American Cherokee, Shawnee and others. Perhaps those who travel in October will find this Wilderness Road State Park a respite from all of today's turmoil's. > http://www.martinsstation.com/firstfrontier.html > http://www.martinsstation.com/index.html > http://www.benjaminclevelandchapter.org/historical.html JOHN in CA (born & raised Leslie County)