That is wonderful. I was a little worried that I might unintentionally start an email shoot out as this is still a passionate story for all families involved. One thing I noticed in the newspaper articles is that all parties seemed to be friends before that day. Maybe rumors, a missunderstanding, and hurt feelings that went further then they all expected? A part of my family went to McDade first in about 1871, after leaving Georgia REAL FAST, hiding in a chest in the wagon along the way. They went there because that is where the train took them. Horses, cattle and a killing have been mentioned for the exodious. They were out of McDade by 1881 though and just did some moon shining, well except for the one time they stated the train hit their horse and the court document was against them for making a false claim. Wonder who all was on the list read at the saloon? Look forward to reading the article by your grandpa. Tammy Owen Bastrop CO, TX Coordinator Bastropcc@aol.com http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbastro/bastrop.htm http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~txtammy/bastrop/bastropmain.html