In a message dated 7/29/2009 2:28:43 A.M. Central Daylight Time, tnunion-request@rootsweb.com writes: James W. Welch was the son of Tandy Welch and Mary Polly Clarkston. For some reason I cannot find any information post 1860 on any member of this family with the exception of James B. In the 1880 Federal Census, Union Co., TN, District 10: James B. 30 Mary M. 28 John G. 11 Charles L. 9 William E. 7 James C. 5 Laura B. 1 I lose this family post 1880. Any help, hints or at least a move in the general direction would be greatly appreciated. I am searching this family as my GGGGrandfather is the brother of James W. Randy Randy, Try looking for them in Grainger County....there are Welches there. Sheree **************Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1223106546x1201717234/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Faltfarm.mediaplex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D8)