"...I was tracking my Great, Great, Great Grandfather John Denning who worked in one of these coal mines in the 1860. Why does everyone think that I'm doing the Brown Family I have no desire to do the Brown Family History only the Denning family History..." Probably because you didn't give the surname you were researching and your listed name is Brown (a logical leap of faith). You received an answer on the coal mine question from the hands-down expert on coal mining in Macon County...who then, offered some additional help based on the little information that you gave the list and her vast knowledge of Macon County surnames and families. Donna has been of invaluable help to all of us doing Macon County research and we are continually in her debt. Most of us would not give you extraneous information if you just tell us what you need. Best of luck to you in your Denning history/research and happy holidays. Sharon