>>If a site is not available, I think one should be and Im thinking about starting one. I would appreciate any ideas or information on this subject.<< Jackie, There are lists at Rootsweb dealing with this subject, and I'm sure there are as many sites for records and research as there are for Indian records and research. However, a White River Valley specific site is not something I'm aware of, and it's not something I'd ever thought of, unfortunately. If my ancestors owned any, I've not found record of it, and I have to admit, starting such a site should be a very important part of our research and providing information about it. I would encourage you to start a site with this information; I would be more than happy to make it a main link off the WRV homepage. Greene Co. MO had a booming middle-class black population until about 1906, when 3 black men were lynched in Park Central Square (if I'm remembering right). There weren't many people of African-American descent in the White River Valley, even during pre-Civil War days. But you are right in thinking that some descendants of those who were here are looking for information, and it should be provided. I can help you some with this, but there are others who know much more. Vonda ListMom for MOTANEY and MO-AR-WRV at Rootsweb http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~moarwrv