Barbara, Concerning your recent posting to TNWASHIN-L, I descend from Samuel BRUMIT (c. 1766-1818) of Washington County, NC/TN, through David ( d. 1834)>Philip (1830-1858)>Elbert Montgomery(1854-1942)>Elbert Leroy (1891-1933). Have been trying to extend this line for some 40 years, but with little success to date. FYI, Samuel has been qualified for the "First Families of Tennessee." How can I be of assistance? Joseph L. Brumit in Sun City West, AZ Researching all pre-Civil War BRUMIT (All Spellings) Families Collateral Lines: ANDES, FRANCIS, HUFFINE, MORELAND, SCOTT Source citation is fundamental, but it is not enough. The validity of any piece of evidence cannot be analyzed if its source is unknown. Citing a worthless source is an effort that produces worthless results. Mills-EVIDENCE