The posting about Ratliff, TX reminded me of a site I ran across for Ratliff City, OK. ("Population - Approximately 157"....Sa-Lute! I think I was the eleventh visitor to their site.) I have no ancestors in this part of the USA, but if you lost the trail of an ancestor who "...went West", it may be worth contacting the person responsible for the site. The site can be found at the following address.... http://www.pe.net/~rksnow/okcountyratliffcity.htm Just FYI, Jonathan E. Ratliff Cincinnati, OH