This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: doamain Surnames: Briant, O'Briant, Williford Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.obriant/94.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks Catherine, you've given me lots to think about! The only hitch I can see (which may be just a clerical error) is that all of the documentation I've found suggests that Rebecca WILLIFORD OBRIANT was born in 1843, not 1823, but I've always thought there may have been a discrepancy there since she's 40 years younger than Zachariah. And I don't have birth records to back anything up! Which could explain why we're having such a hard time verifying her. Great call on the HESTER connection! I absolutely agree! I've got a lovely free evening tonight to do some Internet digging. We have plans to do some actual looking next year in Webster County KY and surrounds. I connected a few years ago with a living BRYANT that still lives there. I'm hoping to see a few pictures! You must have done the DNA testing. I'm really considering it. Let me know if you think it's worth it. Linda Anderson LindaLou6232 at Gmail dot com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.