My gg-g'mother, her sister, and their several children traveled from Troy to Woodville, Wilkinson County MS every winter for a number of years (ROUGHLY 1838-1858) to escape the cold of winter, returning each spring....according to family lore, the trip was made by packet steamer, at least part of the way. I have been trying to find out information about these 19th century Snow Birds for years. SURELY, they were not alone in their travels. My g-g'f stayed on one year in the late 1850's, so our very deep New England roots have this solitary southern branch! I am fascinated by the idea of their annual trek. Hopefully someone else has found it intriguing, as well! Ann Robinson McReynolds-Nall St. Louis