Hi Myra, I have a Frank Bryant that md. Martha McAlister, - she was sister to my 3 great grandmother, Mary Amanda "Mindy" McAlister that md. John Henry Southerland. These families were from Giles, lincoln - and I think the Bryants moved to Gibson co., TN. Also have 2 sisters- (parents UK)- from lincoln co.- Laura Mae Bryant- B- Abt. 1900- md. Uriel Wm. Edde- and, Mattie Lou Bryant- B- Abt. 1892- md. Carlis "Carl" Edde- (brothers) Any of this look familiar?? I dont have any Buford or Ragsdale. Trish