This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RRB.2ACE/7526 Message Board Post: I would like to hear from anybody who has any info on my Great Grandfather Leonard Burdette Parish born in Portville Cattaraugus County 17 Dec. 1858 Fathers name Marvin Parish Mothers name Lucretia Lobdell. I am trying to gather info for writing a book about him and the many adventures that he had. He was involved with a group of men that was formed by a retired Texas Ranger back about 1885. My Great Grandfather became involved with this group sometime after 1890 on his return from the western frontier. They answerd only to the Govenor of New York State of course the State claims they never exsisted because they were illeagle as hell. He also help train the first company of New York State Troopers in 1917. Any info would be greatly appreciated.