This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mdlewis333 Surnames: LEWIS Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lewis/12238.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Nevermind. It was Tennessee since 1796. Good site to check the state and when they were formed and from what other states they were formed from. http://www.50states.com/statehood.htm Some of my ancestors were from Shelbyville, KY. So, was wondering if there was a connection. Good Luck! 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.