Thanks Nancy for taking a look for the Ruths. Don't know if any military records are available for McNairy but the boys were all about the right age to indulge in the war etween the states. 1st Catherine born c 1838 James c 1833 Joab c 1827 Martha c 1836 Solomon c 1829 I sent your note on Purdy to Harold Plunk in Grove OK in case he missed it and he may even have something for you since he lived in Bethell Springs until he was about twelve and is now seventy one.