In a message dated 11/7/99 11:28:53 AM Central Standard Time, EUZELIA@aol.com writes: << Ok. My son-in-law is Michael Cole Rich b. December 25, 1960, Orlando, Fl. His parents are Emory Gene Rich b. 1923 and Nancy Cole. His parents are Emory Rich b. 1902 - 1978, Bainbridge, Ga. and Genevieve Bell. This is as far as I have gotten with his request for his linage. I am certain they came through NC, where some of our family married into the Rich family. I do not have the piece for that. Then I feel it goes into the Northern Branch which I am certain is well documented from what I have seen. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Joy Charleston, SC >> Joy, Do you have a copy of "Decatur County Ga., Past and Present"? Information included in that book indicates that your Emory Rich may descend from Martin Rich as follows: Thomas J. Rich b 1815 married to Lettie Fann Augustus Myles Rich b 1843 married to Malinda E. Griffin Elijah Allen Rich b 1880 married to Ida Frances McCann Emory M. Rich b 1902 married to Cora Eugenia Powell Emory Eugene Rich b 1923 married Margaret Walker I noticed the wives names are not the same as the ones in your post but the birth years are the same. It is probably worth checking out. I have been trying to tie my James Everett Rich bc 1832 dc 1885 married to Caroline Tipton (without success) for a number of years. Hope this is helpful to you. Good luck in your research. Voncille