In a message dated 98-07-13 13:48:25 EDT, you write: << FYI "The History of Marlboro County" by Rev. J.A. W. Thomas can be purchased from Heritage Books, Inc Bowie,Md 1-800-398-7709. This is an excellent reference for the Marlboro County Researcher, but one must also understand at the same time that it is a book of recollections, not all of which are entirely accurate. He did an excellent job putting together information from many souces of that era. >> Glenn, (Are you a descendant of Winifred Spears?) Thanks so much for that bit of information. I appreciate all the information that I can get and you have helped. Thanks again. I will get myself a book. I have looked at it twice in the Anniston Library. I couldn't wait the second time to get my hands on it again. I really did enjoy it and considered it a great find. Thanks again. Linda