I think that everyone should consider Eckert's books as novels--which they are. However, when names are given in such specific way, there is a possibility that it is based on some kind of fact. Thomas South's death is also alluded to in the book, Daniel Boone by John Mack Faragher. The incident is mentioned, but Thomas South is not mentioned by name. The same is true in the newest book, Boone by Robert Morgan, also a biography. Both of these biographies of Daniel Boone are great for reading about how Kentucky came about and who the players were. I do recommend them. Thomas South was not in Kentucky long as he signed the Oath of Allegiance in MD in 1778 and was killed by 1779. If he was married to Elizabeth Barnett, what happened to her? Are the children of this couple, Mary Catherine who married Joseph Malotte (her father's friend, it is believed), John who married Elizabeth Hoy, Nancy Barnett who married Thomas Manion and my Satta/Sarah who married Samuel Stone? Thank you all very much for your responses. Judith K. Arthur

For historical reading/fiction How about ARNOW seed time on the Cumberland or the Long hunters. Years ago a list of constructed genealogies was printed , alert one to these bogus but good looking compilations, I believe it was around the time of the infamous Bailey publications. It might be time to warn the searchers again. Bud.