Sherry, The published research on John Foster and son Randolph, done by Gordon Leigh Briscoe of Harlingen, TX for support of the Official Texas Historical Markers and the subsequent naming of the schools in Richmond is available from the Foster Family Association Jo Ann Stuart 8418 F. M. 359 Richmond, Texas 77469 (281)232-2122 or C. Truett Bell P. O. Box 9 Pattison, Texas 77466 (281) 375-5793 Gordon applied his skills as a trial lawyer to his research on this family, and cites all his sources. The same can be said for Terry Alford's data on Thomas and Sarah Smith Foster in his book, "Prince Among Slaves." Kberry, this may contain some useful information for you as well. We do have a list of William Foster's slaves as he granted them their freedom in his will if they would return to Africa, and their transportation was provided for. If there is anyone in particular you are looking for, you may want to contact David Dreyer here in Natchez. He is researching a number of the slaves of this area as well as LA, Ibrahima's children primarily but any others he comes across. Nan