In a message dated 2/5/00 12:37:30 PM, [email protected] writes: << I can't speak for everyone, but I am on this list to be "bothered" by these stories. They are fasicnating. The stories relate to all of our ancestors both directly and indirectly. I've found many clues by reading things such as you wrote. >> I agree with Judy. I also have Cherokee, English, Irish ancestors who lived in Washington Co. I am interested. In fact, I am going to look to see if there is a Ross or Simpson in my family file--those names sure sound familiar. Jean Bails