What a great way to start 1999. I've received answers to a couple of queries I made on David MINITREE who settled in Giles County. I have no proof of any of this, but eventually I'll figure it out. Since I have no other information (such as land grants) at this time, I believe David may have come to Tennessee in connection with the following: One Ann or Frances Ann MINITREE b: 1740 Charles Co. MD, m. Henry HEREFORD/HERRIFORD/HERYFORD abt. 1760. He died in Franklin Co. TN about 1814, she also died in Franklin Co. TN about 1833. He is named as son of John HEREFORD and Jane BARNES. This Ann was one of 9 children born to Jacob Andrew MINITREE (b. abt 1714, d. 1760 Charles Co. MD) and Rosamond HOLLAND. Jacob Andrew and David D. are listed as sons of David MINITREE who died in Bruton Parish, Williamsburg, VA. (Wife????) Jacob Andrew and David D. are the only 2 children named on the message I received. Now this David D. would have been Ann's Uncle. My assignment for tomorrow is back at the library. Wish me luck. Does anyone out there have anything on these surnames? Julia SAVAGE MINATRA Rutherford County, TN