I am a Shy descendant of New Madrid. By the way, for anyone with an interest in New Madrid genealogy, the 1994 book, "Pioneers of New Madrid and Related Families," which contains a data base name index of 29 pages, has just been released on CD. For further information, after January 1, you may go to my web site: www.marysueanton.com. I am away for the Christmas season but would be happy to answer specific questions about the Shy family later in January. Mary Sue Anton, author of "New Madrid: A Mississippi River Town in History and Legend, released in May 2009."