This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ariesjoy Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.sumner/101.144.1005.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have no idea if William Escue/Askew was Indian, but the move to IL substantiates the idea. I believe it was about 1838-1839, as they were in IL by 1840. The area they settled in was about 10 miles from the "Trail of Tears" in southern IL. Joyce Culver Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.