Posted on: Sumner Co. Tn Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Sumner/11874 Surname: Gilmore, Gillmore, Spears ------------------------- Thanks Sharon, If I find anything, I will let you know! It is interesting though...The Spears line, which is my focus of research, also originated in Albemarle Co. VA, before my forefather and mother, Ephraim and Sarah Spears, settled in Allen Co. KY. in around 1813. Their son William, who I believe is the same William who married Isabell Gilmore, was born around 1808 or so. Anyway, thanks again for the clues. Skip doyle_buhler@hotmail.com