Debbie, I did a lookup in Goodspeed's History of Shelby Cty and several RR's are named, but it looks like the first one that would have crossed the Mississippi River would have been the Memphis & Little Rock RR. Wish I could be more definite for you. Bobbie -----Original Message----- From: Jeff and Debbie Bein <JeffBein@pell.net> To: TNSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com <TNSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, October 06, 1998 12:19 PM Subject: railroad information >I'm hoping someone can help me. I'm trying to find the railroad line that >was first out of Memphis area. Believed to have made the first trip across >Ms. The conductor is suppose to be my ggggrandfather, >George WHITE. It is stated in a letter to cousins, written back in 1942, >from Mrs. Virginia POAG >of Tn. Would like to connect with this ladies family. Believe she could be >related. Knew alot about the WHITE family. George was said to be in Memphis >area by 1840. Originally, he came from Scotland. >Unknown date & time. > >Thanks for any help. >Debbie >