Either in an email or somewhere online (possibly at the Mike Goad website), I believe Ken Haas indicated that it was doubtful that Abraham and Mary Bishop ever married, despite getting a marriage license. He thought there might be other licenses obtained by Abraham besides, as well, if I recall. I'd have to check the records again to be sure of the facts. Rosanne -----Original Message----- From: Peggy Blue [mailto:trublue1155@budget.net] Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 4:46 PM To: TNSMITH-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNSMITH] Goad family Rosanne: Abraham Goad 75 was in the household of Nancy Bishop 67, Mary Bishop 38 and James Bishop 31. This was in the 1850 Smith County TN census. Then in 1860 Smith County census Mary Bishop 48 is in the household of James Bishop 41 and Elizabeth Bishop. I believe that James was Mary Bishop's brother. This is why I feel she did not marry Abraham Goad. I posted Reuben and Mary Goad's bible record on this website. Peggy ==== TNSMITH Mailing List ==== Visit Photos Of Cemeteries Of Smith County Over 500 + Cemeteries online with pictures and Descriptions http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnsmith/tngen/cempics.htm