I just joined this mailing list last evening, having now learned that my g-grandmother's father, Robert IVEY, was born in Marion Co., TN in 1824/25. From what I've been told by other family members researching the IVEY line, Robert's father was Absolum IVEY born 1802 in the Carolinas. Previously, I had also been told by family that the IVEYs were supposedly of Cherokee descent; however, no one ever really knew for sure. Having learned from the Marion County web page that the county was formed in 1817 from Indian lands (just 7/8 early prior to Robert's birth), I now wonder if that portion of family lore is correct. So, my question ... does anyone have any knowledge of IVEYs in the early 1800s. Is anyone else researching that name in this county? If so, I'd love to chat with you. Much thanks, Donna (Brock) Strong Hamilton, Ohio Researching: BROCK...IVEY...WILSON...MALICOAT (Kentucky, Tennessee, Kansas...so far)