This came from Rhonda , editor of Appalachian Quarterly ,this morning. It is a commbination of work from members of our website. We have been online for a year in November with over 8,000 visitors. Our site has something for everybody living or having passed through the Appalachians westward , however, COLLINS has been our main research since both Frankie and I are both searching the same area and men. The Appalachian Quarterly is offering their December, 1998 issue at a special rate of $2.50 each, postage included. This issue contains a section on the descendants of Meredith, Griffin, Sr. and Griffin, Jr. Collins by Frankie Blackburn and others of over 30 pages. The issue must be ordered before November 20th to receive the special cost. Our issues are normally 4.00 each. If interested, order from: The Appalachian Quarterly, The Wise County Historical Society, P. O. Box 368, Wise, VA 24293. On your order, please note: December, 1998 - Collins issue. Brenda Collins Dillon Appalachian Mountain Families http://members.xoom.com/Appalachian/index.htm