Martha, I've been reading with great interest the deposition that Brenda has sent to the list. My 3great-grandfather was named Oliver Harper, he died in Carthage, Leake Co., MS, in 1846. He was from Duplin Co., NC and I have not been able to make a connection as to parents or siblings, seems most of the records had burned or been lost. So, I'm going with the naming patterns of that day. The name Oliver was handed down in the family. Would anyone on the list or you have the names of Alexander's parents or siblings? In this Oliver Harpers deposition it's the first time I have seen the name Oliver connected with this family. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Anne Harper