Very interesting stories and info .. thanks for sharing... deb In a message dated 5/9/2008 2:27:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, wmcconne@bellsouth.net writes: Marilyn Garner was sent the following info by a Melungeon researcher. I find it fascinating in several respects. If you have researched Marion & Hamilton counties you will recognize some of the witnesses names and read their testimony about where they lived at various times, relationships, etc. This is the link to the website: http://jgoins.com/Hamilton_case.htm The info that was sent to Marilyn (the trial transcript) is the last link on the page "Notes/Shepherd Trial" I would suggest reading the info at the link "Lewis Shepherd ("Romance of the Melungeons')" first so that you will better understand what the trial is about. Bill Mc ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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-- macbetty2@peoplepc.com Marion County Web Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnmario2/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)