I found many of my ancestors left Scott Co., VA; Campbell Co., TN went into Rockcastle Co and near by Madison Co., KY. , some headed onto Taney Co., MO. and into Indian Territory. Rockcastle County Historical Society (P. O. box 930, Mt Vernon, KY 40456) helped me a great deal. Jean Brand Fresno, CA surnames: Barnett; Johnson/Johnston; Malicoat/Malicote/Mallicoat; Sloan; Chasteen; Ball, etc.