Laura, this is the first time I've ever seen the complete line though I've seen many mentions of Williamson. Evidently your John, son of Joseph, was a brother to my Martin. My line is William Floyd, Orville Augustus, Jefferson Augustus, David Spivey, Martin, Joseph, Linah, Thomas. I note that you listed a William Henry Mims who married Mary Ann Taylor December 25, 1860 in Dooly Co., GA. I have another MIMS line that started in Dooly Co., GA BUT I have not been able to find out anything about these folks. My grandmother Lucy Janette Mims was born 1874 in Dooly Co., GA to Mary Taylor and LEWIS Mims (or so her death certificate says). The certificate says her mother was Nancy Taylor. However, the 1880 Census shows a Mary Mims, age 37, with two little girls (my grandmother Jane and her sister Mollie - the ages and names are right) and living in the house with them is a Nancy Taylor, age 80, listed as Aunt. No mention of Lewis!?? I believe her mother was Mary Taylor Mims but now wonder if the father's name is wrong on the death certificate. I'm wondering if you have run across this family in your research. The census record says also that Mary and Nancy were born in England! I have not done extensive research on this line since I have so many that are fruitful to research, but really would like to know if my two lines are related. Of course, Sam Mims book says they are!! <G> But, Sam Mims doesn't mention Joseph as a son of Linah -- so where does that leave us? Have posted this to the list -- any help out there? Jeannine Jackson