In the course of researching my East Texas roots, I've discovered a link to Burleson County. My 2nd-great grandfather George D. Martin [b. abt. 1845 in AL] came to Texas and was living as a hired hand on a farm with William and Sarah Foster. George married Viola E. Richardson on 3 Sept 1873. Viola was born in Mississippi in about 1850. I would like to know more about any other Richardsons living in Burleson County at that time. By 1880, the couple was living in Lee County [E.D. 94] and had 3 children: Loyd [age 5], Porter [age 3] and a 3-month old infant [my great grandfather]. Not sure how long the family lived in Lee County, but by 1900 they were in Rusk,Cherokee Co. renting a farm. By 1910 the family owned the farm. Patrick Martin _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus