The surnames of Hancock County along with the birth and death dates of the earliest known persons I am researching follows. Anderson, Lucy b. Abt. 1810, d. Abt. 1855 Burchett, Burwell b.Abt.1748, d. 7 Jan. 1779 Purkey, Reuben b. Abt 1797, d. Abt. 1880 Rhea, John Sr. b. Abt. 1860, d. Ukn Wilburn, Lewis Sr. b. 1 Sept. 1772, d. Sept. 1734 Will be glad to exchange information with anyone. Jim Bassett Salinas, CA jbmsc@sbcglobal.net