Dennis, I don't know if this will help. There is a book on Vaiden history that people put together locally, I believe in the seventies. I do not have a copy. But I remember reading an account of a raid by U.S. Colored Troops on the Vaiden area. Very few of these books were printed. I imagine the libraries in Holmes and Carroll have a copy but am not sure. Let us know what you find out. Bryan J. Baine Media Technician/Adjunct Faculty American University Library/College Writing Program Washington DC (202)885-3208 bbaine@american.edu