YES.........it can be spelled any number of ways............Please send what you have and thank you so much............pj > Dear PJ, > Can your family name McCLAIN be spelled McLEAN? If so, I might > have a lead for you. Your reference to Gallatin Co., IL jumped out at > me; most of my family (MOORE) research has been in Hamilton Co., IL. > I'm new at this genealogy detective work and so have been mulling > over the possibility of a connection these last two weeks. I realize > that you are very busy right now with reunions and such to plan. Just > let me know and we will go from there. > Cam > > pj Thompson wrote: > >>Good Morning to all from the "North of Weakley"......... >>where we have just returned from several days in Mississippi at my oldest >>grandson's wedding..........I AM NOT THAT OLD!!!!!! heheheh >>It is good to be home and in my own bed again............ >> >>Ok, who are we going to find today? I need to find out where Charles >>McCLAIN and family came from before hitting Gallatin Co, Il in mid 18teens >>.........They were in Weakley Co by 1823 as they signed the >>Petition......... >> >>I want to hear from you..............pj >