They had two choices - overland or by water. Me, I would have chosen water, as it would have been quicker and easier. Research into my daughter-in-law's family who went west into Kentucky suggests they probably traveled with a group of other people, possibly related, possibly not. Elizabeth

Yes, it may have been quicker--but definitely not cheaper and most of those migrating south had little spare cash to spend on a Carnival cruise --of course with the exception of Kathy Lee Gifford's ancestors. <<<Neil>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 3:42 PM Subject: Re: [MDWICOMI] Re: Tract & Land Names > They had two choices - overland or by water. Me, I would have chosen > water, > as it would have been quicker and easier. Research into my > daughter-in-law's family who went west into Kentucky suggests they > probably traveled with a > group of other people, possibly related, possibly not. > > Elizabeth >