Nora....Marv Caldwell also descends from Bluford Sumpter. He recently visited the cemetery where many of his ancestors are buried in Jasper Co, IA. You should email Marv at <marv82@juno.com>. I am sure he can help you with your search. Jane Sumpter Malone-George At 01:46 AM 2/10/00 -0600, you wrote: >Seeking info on the family of Bluford Sumpter who was born July 1, 1834 in Indiana. He married Mary J. Cotrell 11 May 1856. Bluford was killed in a accident and she remarried John Rush ca 1880. >I know this isn't much to go on but I am helping a friend and this is all he has. >Thanks >Nora >borts@gte.net > > >==== SUMPTER Mailing List ==== >RootsWeb is monetarily supported by its users who voluntarily become a Contributor, Sponsor, or Donor and renew on an annual basis. Review how your monetary support can benefit you and also contribute toward RootsWeb's efforts in making huge amounts of genealogical data freely available to Internet genealogists: http://www.rootsweb.com >===================================================== > >