I am new to your list and would appreciate any information or leads on my Collin Co. connections. Below is a brief outline of my family history: Leonard C. Estes b. 1838-40 ARK. (parents from Illinios>MO>ARK) 1850-Henderson Co. Tx age 13, living with Ridley B. Thomas family 1860-Henderson Co. Tx age 21, living with Thomas Berry family 1862-Civil War 20th TX Cavalry, enlisted Henderson Co. 1866-March, 14 - married Rachel HALL, Collin Co. Tx. 1875-Sept. 02 - married Melissa J. SHACKELFORD, Dallas Co. Tx. 1880-Hill Co. Tx Census married to Melissa Shackelford children: Annie age 3, Flroence age 2, Thomas age 5 mo.s 1881-Dec my great grandmother Denner Eva Estes Lang born in Bonham, Fannin Co. Tx 1886-Fannin Co. Tx tax rolls 1887-Leonard Estes married Ermound (Emma) McDougal, Stone, Estes, Kilpatrick. Emma was the widow of Thomas Stone of Wylie,Collin Co., Tx. Children: Lillia b.1888, Rosa b.1891, William 1892-Leonard's daughter, Annie married John A. Stone, son of Thomas Stone and step-son of Emma. They lived in Collin Co. Tx., mainly in the Wylie, Rockwall areas. Thomas Stone received a large land grant in this area. 1900-Leonard and Emma Estes were living in Wylie, Tx on a rented farm next to John A. and Annie Stone. The farm is located on Stone Rd. which is still there today. 1907-08 - Leonard Estes died in either Dallas Co. Tx or Anson, Jones Co. Tx. Emma is believed to be buried in Mills Cemetery, Garland, Tx. Thank You Diane Miller