Franklin and All, Just want to point out that part of Smith and Jackson Counties became Macon County in 1842, after the 1840 census. Also, Allen County, KY was adjacent to the Macon/Jackson County area. My point is that I still think it very singular that this Archibald Sloan line would be in the same rural area as my JOHN Sloan line unless they were somehow related. To me, your most recent posting seems to be a further indication of the possibility of relationship. Helen D.