In a message dated 01/11/2001 1:24:40 PM Central Standard Time, Dwozment@cs.com writes: << I believe the Varnum OZMENT referred to in my last reply, para. 2, was actually Varnum OZMENT (2), b. 1782, NC, who "homesteaded" the land in Shelby Co., IN in 1820. He probably gave this land to a son (Varnum OZMENT (3), b.1816), when he became 18. According to Winifred Ozment Johnson's records, Varnum OZMENT (1), estimated b. abt. 1761, was a "French Hugonaut". Possible lead? All of this needs to be varified. Tradition, in those early days, to name sons after fathers sure has created a lot of confusion ! Also, (para.2).... correct "McVairy Co.,TN" to read McNairy Co., TN. >> Thanks Dwight. I had concluded that the V. Ozment in 1850 TX couldn't possibly be the one in IN in 1820 and thought he might be a son. I was excited because he said he was born in NC and then went to TN. I haven't seen any signs of this guy in NC, have you? Would you be able to send me what you have on this line? I would love to add it to my file. Eleanor