Thanks for replying. My gggrandfather was William H CARTER (1815-1871) who was born AL. On 1850 Henderson Co TX census his mother was with him-name Sarah Carter born SC circa 1795. he came here with 3 known siblings: Brothers Michael J Carter who was 211 in 1850 & died here in 1849. John T CARTER who was born circa 1817 AL and died here 1852, & James Matthew Carter who was born AL circa 1825and died here in Kaufman Co TX in 1897. Do any of these names sound familiar? I sure hope so!! Kathey in Kaufman TX