Hi, I just subbed to the list so I could write. A distant cousin on my Martin line, was sent a copy of one of your messages by another list member. It was from Clyde Bunch. I just had to write and say how much that meant to me. It was about Nicholasville and had quite a bit of info about Leonard Helm. I just found out earlier in the year that Leonard Helm is my husband's ancestor. His dau. Sally m- William Jones. Their dau. Lydia m- David Gray and they were all in Jessamine co. at various times. David Gray's father was Patrick Gray and he lived in Jessamine co. He apparently died in or from the War of 1812. At the same time, my Benjamin Martin and his sons lived in Jessamine co. Son Caleb had a boatyard there. Also on another line, the early Nicholson's I believe were kin to my William Nicholson. So I do have an interest in Jessamine county. And loved hearing about it. Thanks so much. Lois Haile <[email protected]>