Larry, Since I do not know your email address I have to send this to the mailing list. Thank's for sending the info from the "The History of Meigs County" "Rhea County, TN Census, Marriage and Tax Records 1850-1900:" On the Hammel - Hammonds - Hammond surnames. Hopefully I can locate more on the James Hammond that married Mary Brocke, in Rhea Co Mar30, 1871. Although Mary Brocke could not be my grandmother this could "possibly" be my grandfather and his 1st wife who knows. At least you have given me something to work with. My father's brother William who was born in 1905 list his place of birth a Spring City,TN in Rhea Co. Once again Thank's for the info ! Regards, Pat