I may be lost in the virtual world of Bell County of the early 1800s; however, I think someone asked about a Blanche L. ROBINSON at some point??? If so, this one is for you: In SOBCT, Volumes I & II, 1988, Bell County Historical Commission, pages 284 and 285: Under John Quincy ALLEN: John Q. ALLEN b. 19 Dec 1825 in Floresville, Pennsylvania; in TX in 1851; reported to have been gambler on Miss. riverboat. d. 18 Feb 1905 m. 13 Nov 1862 to Martha Marie Scott, d/o John Wesley and Eliza JOHNSON SCOTT; Martha was born on 04 Aug 1843, in Bedford County, Tennessee; died 30 Jan 1921 NOTE: at end of this bio. is: "The ALLENs and their daughter-in-law Blanche are buried in the ALLEN family plot in North Belton Cemetery." Under Allie Aleen ALLEN Allie Aleen ALLEN m. William Henry BROWN...made their home for a time in Central America before returning to Belton. Their son, Harry BROWN, m. Alene BASSEL, d/o John D. and Sarah Jane MESSER BASSEL. The information on Allie Aleen ALLEN was Originally Submitted by: J.D. BASSEL. ================================== I hope this will help someone. More than that, I hope Blanche ROBINSON is not a figment of my imagination and the result of long hours in Bell County, Texas' past! Ann Bartlett A Point to Ponder: Sometimes it is easier to obtain the "pedigree" of your pet than it is to obtain the "pedigree" of your ancestors.