My interest is in the original poster of this thread, Carolyn Dawson Hayford, as I am a Dawson researcher. My line descends from Martin Dawson, one time resident of Gallia County (and later descendants in Lawrence County.) I wondered if there might possibly be a connection? I also research Campbells of KY and TN, Heltons and Byrds of same, as well as Cunningham, Rogers (Ireland), Mallon (Ireland), in addition to my father's line, the Dawsons. Thanks, Barb E Mallon ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.