Hi, to all and Sanna and Gail, First off, I have really not emailed with many groups who have been as helpful as the Watauga group. Thank you, again so much. Now, Gail---There is only one person in North Carolina's past that I'd like to know about, and that is "Thomas Triplett" who was the father to my John Triplett b. 1800-1801 in Burke Co., NC. We don't even know who John's mother was. Just maybe this could help. If you are sure this isn't a lot of trouble for you. Thanks, so much. and take care, all ! Dorothy