The "Trail of Tears" was what? 1829-1830. The native americans started leaving the areas long before they were forced to- simply because they could find no peace. Then it was one of Americas Favorite Heroes-wasn't it- that helped them move along at a little faster pace? Could you be more specific on the date? It might help us to help you. LULU23285@aol.com wrote: > The Cherokee in North Carolina intermarried with many white traders. I am > interested in finding out about Jennie Arrowood who married William Howard an > Englishman. They would have traveled from Virginia to SC and on into NC > before the trail of tears. Have any of you ran across these names in your > travels. > > Linda Gossett Cochran > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB