Hi again: In my original query I said I didn't claim the family as my ancestors. Well, that was a hasty comment. I do claim them. And, guess I'm not ashamed of them either because it was them not me that did those things. Just that I don't intend to boast about 'em. And, I didn't say in the original query why they were killed by the vigilantes. One article I read said that it is suppose to have been the largest number of women ever lynched in the United States. Anyway, as I understand, it was because of prostitution, wild parties, infanticide, cattle thieves, horse thieves, going into town shooting people and hiding known outlaws such as Sam Bass and others. Guess the only thing I haven't heard that they did was rob a bank. They must have been too busy for that! Also, I have been told the vigilantes killed them because the women did not discriminate concerning the skin color of their "clientele". The Hill women's story is certainly one that even Hollywood could not dream up! And, a true one at that! As fascinating and colorful as the whole story is..... Who was Allen C. Hill? Was he really married to Ladusky or whatever she called herself? What was her surname? Thought there might be some Parker County residents whose families have been there for generations that might know about the Allen Hill family or heard more details about their story. Just as my family has been here five generations and I grew up hearing stories about this areas families. Thanks for listening. Linda Noel Reedsport, OR. _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com