Hi Jim, I have an interest in the McAlisters and would be interested in seeing if they are the same as yours. I have an Andrew McAlister, b. 16 Sep 1806, d. 1 Apr 1884. Among his siblings were two sisters that married two Beaty brothers who are in my line. The sisters were: Eliza Jane, b. 2 Mar 1819, d.5 Feb 1898, m. Thomas S. Beaty 16 Jan 1850, Tippah Co., MS.; Harriet Isabella McAlister, b. 1825, d. 9 Aug 1878, m. Samuel Porter Beaty 1 Dec 1842, Tippah Co., MS. If this is your line, I would be interested in exchanging information with you. I am seeking information on Thomas S. and Samuel Porter Beaty's father, Samuel Watson Beaty, b. 7 Apr 1791, d. 5 Dec 1870, m. Susanah Porter 27 Feb 1817. Thanks, John -- John B. Summers Houston, Texas