Hello, I've wanted to visit Hardin County for years, and now I'm so excited that my aunt, cousin, and I will head that way from Texas (Arlington) on or about April 17. My grandfather, Samuel Paul JONES was born near Bethel Springs in 1886; his father, James M. JONES, and wife Sarah ("Sallie") were married there (I think); and Sallie's grandparents, Reason and Sarah KEATON are buried (according to the county internet site) in Purgamus Cemetery at Nixon. I don't know where Sallie's parents, L. W. (Llewellyn?) JOHNSON and Caledonia KEATON are buried. My questions: Is anyone reading this digest connected to these families? Is there still a Bethel Springs? A cemetery there? Is there still a Nixon? If so, do either of these places have a genealogical library? Are there good resources at Savannah? Where would we likely find the most and best information in this area? Thank you for your help. Maybe I'll see you soon. Sincerely, Sharon Agee Morrow slm2@airmail.net