thanks for the information. Joshua Moss was my ggggrandfather. He was born in Buckingham county VA, married Martha Chastain around 1818 in Richmond and after 1832 (when James was born) they moved to Jackson county TN where they lived for a long time. They were in the 1840 and 1850 census in Jackson county and then they disappeared. Can't find them in 1860 unless that Joshua in sumner county listed with Nancy and Inda (Martha and Juda??????) is my Joshua. Anyway I was thrilled to find them in Sumner county --it was a complete mistake and surprise. Now, I would like to find out what happened to them afterwards and why they moved there. any information would be greatly appreciated. debby james