Hi Janette: Gee, People out there are looking out for me, makes me feel so hopeful, one day to find my Richardson. Thanks for the heads - up. I did see the post on Washington Irving Richardson, but...........I didn't think he was related to mine.. But need a bit more info to be sure. My Samuel K. Richardson was born ca.1806 in (unknown Co.) GA, lived in and around Roane, Bradley TN. married two women from Roane Co. TN. moved to Carroll CO. AR. by 1853. (1853 tax list) He moved there with a number of other friends and relation. Maples, Harvey, Kirkham, Cole, Rose, and probably many more I don't know about. Samuel's brother Thomas also moved to Franklin Co. about the same time. Census shows Samuel and Thomas' parents born in NC. There were many Richardson in GA around that time but have been unable to make a connection to any family group. Samuel is on the 1850 census of Gordon CO. GA. with his second wife and children. Who were your Richardson, were from? Thanks again, I really appreciate any help I can get. Margrett "born a Richardson" McCorkle