Hi....new to the list. I'm trying to prepare for a trip next month to Halifax County to do some genealogical research. My gg-grandfather was JAMES JACKSON SHAW (I believe he went by Jackson). I have found him in the 1850 census as an 18 year old (b. 1832) farm laborer living in Halifax County. I do know that he had a son, JAMES T. SHAW, in 1862 and his wife *may* have been SARAH STEPHENS (Sallie?). I've got a little more, but would like to connect with anyone also searching this family. Thanks......mary lou ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour