I am a descendent of John Hatcher and his son William Fulton Hatcher, both of Humphrey Co. I have copies of several of the many Guion Miller aps that John's grandchildren filled out, stating PLAINLY that John was a Cherokee and born in NC. Victoria, my gg grandmother, who was known well by elders still living, was one such who filled out such an ap...and she knew personally her own grandfather, John. I am interested in hearing from ANYONE connected to this family who has other legends, items passed through the family, papers or documents supporting this. I have a mite of a mission here...I may never prove John WAS Cherokee, but I think it is very possible to prove what he was not...and the papers of those who knew him personally should go a long way toward putting a hole in the idea that he was not (actually already should have done so). SOOOO calling all cousins out there, and thanks to those of you of my own line who have responded! We may yet turn over the right rock! Thanks, jan John 3:16 Future Resident, artist, scribe-in-residence, general troublemaker of the Old Genealogists Home, best kept secret in America Listowner: Tnstewar-L@rootsweb.com Tnstewar-D@rootsweb.com Listowner: afternoonrocking@egroups.com