Donna, there's at least three versions. The one I like best is that the indian tribes had a big meeting in the Gizzard and were roasting some turkey's. The big chief got the choice of the first piece and he reached in and grabbed a gizzard. He took a big bite and it burned his mouth severely. He tossed it to the ground yelling "damn this fiery gizzard" He probaly didn't actually say damn - I'm sure he had a stronger work in mind at the time. This has also been told as happening to Davy Crockett and others. Bill Mc -----Original Message----- From: Mike & Donna OBrien <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, February 18, 2006 11:33 AM Subject: [TNMARION] Fiery Gizzard >Hello All.... > > I'm putting together a book on my mother's family (Harris) and I wanted to include some history of the Fiery Gizzard. > > Does anyone know the story of how it got it's name? Thanks! > > Donna > > >==== TNMARION Mailing List ==== >*********************************************************************** > PLEASE NOTE: This list is for queries and replies, comments, > requests for help, and other genealogical related information > that is of interest to researchers having a connection or a > possible connection to Marion County, Tennessee. There is no >soliciting or advertising of any item or service for sale allowed. >Betty McBee - list administrator-- [email protected] . > Marion County Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnmario2/ >*********************************************************************** > >============================== >New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429 >