Dear Charlies Wyly, I am interested to know some information regarding these early families that you have mentioned in your previous post: "More "Anglo" and German settlers in Erath County had Eastern Indian roots not obvious or worn as a chip on the shoulder- in fact it was mentioned only to friends. John R. Baylor and his Central Texas Rangers (Sometimes a legal posse- sometime Vigilantes) drove these friendly defenders to Oklahoma- Caddo- Chickasha area via Fort Phantom Hill, Abilene, then went to Arizona and became governor. " Can you tell me where these settlers came from? Virginia and Tennessee? From Gulf ports newly arrived in the US? What were some of the family surnames? Were these families farmers or merchants, blacksmiths, tinkers, tailors, or preachers? Were these people driven out... is that what you are saying, by the Central Texas Rangers... the group of ex Confederate misfits? Please elaborate, as you are so good at this. We really do enjoy your posts. Karla Shahan ktshahan@juno.com ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.