This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RgB.2ACE/251.1 Message Board Post: I do not know anything about these people and I do not research either of the Surnames. But there are some listings in the Chancery Court Records that might give you some info. This book only gives a short summary of the Court action. # 572 Robert Buchanan v. Daniel Welch, John Caldwell, Tellico Mfg. Co., and others. Filed 24 Dec. 1855. Buchanan of Ohio charges that Deed of Trust made to Caldwell is fraudulent. # 573 Tellico Mfg. Co. V. Daniel Welch et al. Filed 17 Jan. 1856. Complainants on 25 Dec. 1852 made lease to defendants then of Monroe Co., of the Iron Works, which they had previously leased to Daniel Welch and he had become heavily indebted to them. Complicated business transactions, with much testimony as to operation of the Iron Works. # 582 Daniel Welch, James H. Dobbins, and William T. Harris v. Elisha Johnson. Filed 21 Apr. 1856. Welch and Dobbins of Knox Co. Harris of Pa. One Larkin Cardin Sr. obtained judgement against Orators as "Welch, Harris, and Co.," when they were doing business in Tellico Plains, 4 Nov. 1854, at Tellico Iron Works. Bill asks injunciton to prohibit Johnson from using or disposing of some pig metal. (To get a complete copy of these Bills write to; Lynn McConkey, Monroe Co. Genealogist, Monroe Co. Courthouse, Madisonville, TN 37354.) She works in the County Archives Office and will charge a fee to make copies. Be sure to give her the names and dates of the Bill. If you do not hear from her; email Jo Stakely and ask her to make copies for you. She will also charge a fee. Email address is [email protected]