In a message dated 9/16/99 12:26:56 PM Pacific Daylight Time, TXCALLAH-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << Message-ID: <37E0304C.CDC4E122@bentley.unco.edu> Subject: H.S.Varner and E.F. Griffin Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hi-- I am looking for information about my paternal grandfather, H.S. Varner (1873-1959), who lived in Cottonwood for many years and was the local schoolmaster. I am also looking for information about my maternal g-grandfather, E.F. Griffin (1850-1922), who lived in Cottonwood, Cisco, and later in Gorman. Thank you. Ben Varner (Son of Leo Varner) >> Hi Ben, I am in the process of moving and have packed and sealed all my Callahan County books, but if someone is reading your message, perhaps they can look up the Varner name in the book, I Remember Callahan, I am sure there is some references to the school teacher in that book. My aunt, who is now 87, remembers him. You can contact me for her name and phone if you want to give her a call. I am sure anyone still living in Cross Plains TX can add to your knowledge bank. Also, e-mail the Callahan County Museum/Library, Sonia Walker at callahancl@bitstreet.com Sonia has several reference books that may tell about both of your family members. Hope this is some help. I will be happy to look up the names, but it will be late October! Sincerely, Jamie Buckner Anchorage, Alaska