This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bell/551.1197.1285.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: First off, I have never heard of the Harts being of Cherokee ancestry, just the Ward/Sturdivants. I am J.T's oldest daughter by Juanita Blassingame. I am very interested in the tintypes and letters you mention. If there is any way I could have copies I would appreciate it and would be glad to pay for their copying. Now who are you? Are you a descendant of Virgie? If so, I must tell you she was one of my favorite people in the world! Lisa