Steve, Sorry, SACKETT-L can't help you here. The SACKETT's in Louis L'Amour's books were fictious. The book "The Sackett's Companion" is a good source as to where Louis first found the name SACKETT. If I remember correctly, he found a wooden sign with the name "Sackett Spring" near Yuma, AZ. He later learned that the Spring was named for a Lieutenant Sackett. I guess he liked the sound of the name and the history of Lieutenant Sackett and started writing fictional stories (17 different ones!) about the Sackett famly. You may find more about Louis at: http://www.louislamour.com/aboutlouis/index.html Unfortunately, I couldn't find where they discuss the source of the name Sackett. There is however, a Discussion Forum where you could ask your question about the art piece you have in your possession. I have copied SACKETT-L with this message since there are many of us and our spouses who have MANY of Louis' books in our possession, my husband for one. I have removed your home address for privacy reasons since this will be archived on RootsWeb. Good luck to you in your quest! Later...Nancy Nancy Cluff Siders Acting TSFA (The Sackett Family Association) President and List Admin for: CLUFF-L, COUNTRYMAN-L, LETSON-L, MCKAY-ELKENNY-L, SACKETT-L, SIDERS-L To forget one's ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without a root. ~Chinese proverb -----Original Message----- From: emilyste@aol.com [mailto:emilyste@aol.com] Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 7:37 PM To: sackett-l@rootsweb.com Subject: {not a subscriber} needed info for possible identification of a old painting/print hi, my name is steve ashline, I have been doing some extensive research on as old work of art I have, and I believe somehow that louis l' amour and perhaps a couple of the sackett family are involved with this work of art I have., I have had no luck with my research, even went on the internet, went to two of the largest companies of paintings and prints, described my work in great detail, one place went back from 1860 to 1960, and could not find a work of art, like the one I described to them., I may perhaps have something that is very unique/rare., hope someone in the sackett family can hlep me on this., here's what I have, It's a work of art, in excellent condition, appears to be very old., 14 x 11 inches, here are the details, at the very top of this pricture, is a picture of dodge city, and underneath that picture it says dodge city 1867. underneath the date, are three individuals in oval shaped frames, their names are bat matterson, wyatt earp, and doc holiday., underneath their pictures, appear a much larger photograph of a beatiful looking young women, and right next to her is a young good looking man, both dressed up in western style clothing, both wearing western hats., the man is holding a pistol in his hand, and he also has a took pick like item in the corner of his mouth., this work is very beautiful to look at, it's in a very old fashioned frame., I have no idea who the artist may have been, there is nothing on the back of this work of art to indicate anything, except what I have described already. is it possible The two other people in this picture, where part of the sackett family, why I say this work may be rare or unique, is the fact that the two people in this picture are not identified., can someone tell me whether or not anyone else in the sackett family may have a work identical or similiar to mine., I would like to make a photo copy image of this work of art, and possibly send it to someone in the sackett family for identification, especially identification of the two unknown people in this picture, whom I am told, may have been associated with louis l' amour., if this is possible, could I have a contact name and complete address of where to mail this to., I appreciate any info concerning my work of art., , also, it may be the only way I 'll ever know if it has any significant value., thank you for you time, hoping to hear from someone in the near future. again, thank you. steve ashline champlain, ny my e-mail is: emilyste@aol.com