Lyn, I read the article you sent toSouthern-Trails and found it very interesting. My great grandfather, PARKER, WILLIAM D., came to TX about the same time. However, he started from Russell Co. AL.. If this was a regular trail they could have gone north then west. Family (had-me-down) info states he died in Monroe Co.,AL and I have searched that area with no luck -perhaps it was Monroe Co. LA. I wonder if Ferry boat records were kept and if so, would still be available? Do you know of any source for this info. Thanks. Nita Parker Ryan [email protected]