To update new folks, there are several very good books and other publications available for Roane County. I have compiled a few on my Roots of Roane Page at http://www.roanetn.com/court.htm This has links to Bailey Publishing, and Oliver Springs Historical Society. The latter organization is publishing re-prints of Snyder E. Roberts' Roots of Roane book, and several volumes of History of Oliver Springs. http://www.oshistorical.com/society.htm On the first page of the Roane Heritage site, scroll to the bottom and see the list there. http://www.roanetnheritage.com/ You can get to Bailey Publishing from there too, and will find many wonderful reference works available. Mr. Bailey and his associates enjoy excellent reputations for accuracy in the Roane genealogical community. Over the years, the Roane Gen. Society had many publications. When it recently disbanded, it turned over some excellent books to the Heritage Society for distribution. I especially like the census books done by local people, as opposed to other publishers. And of course, one can now purchase CDs of digital census records from a couple of sources. Incidentally, use Mrs. Wells' books with caution. I don't have the book, but believe she does not often indicate her sources. Another book that contains some errors involving Roane folks is Tennessee Cousins. Not everything, of course. Good idea to double check with original records on all printed material, or websites, of course. Pat McDonald www.roanetn.com