A few days ago GENENGOLF@aol.com commented, " If they belonged to a church, you might find baptismal records." Does anyone have experience with local baptismal records? Many of my people were Baptist in the Oak Grove, Prospect and Bethel Churches. Do records exist and are they accessible? My 2g grandfather, Julius Eli Short ak J.E. or Bud (1856-1947) was a preacher at many of the Baptist churches in the area. Has anyone run across him? My 19th century Franklin County ancestor surnames are EMMONS, KEEN, OLIVER, SHORT, ADAMS and BAY. I also have connections via second marriages to the WALL, HULSEY, PRATHER, and LEWIS. I would love to hear from anyone wanting to explore connections or share information. Doug Short