The first known information about this family is when they show up in Shelby County, Texas in the 1880 census. It says that his father is from North Carolina and his mother is from Texas. Does anyone know who his parents were? Charles Brittain b: 1846 in Texas d: Aft. 1885 in Lived in Shelby County, Texas, m. Rebecca Unknown b: 1845 in Texas. they had the following children that I know of: M.E. Brittain b: 1868 in Texas; C.W. Brittain b: 1870 in Texas; Sallie Brittain b: 1872 in Texas; S.H. Brittain b: 1873 in Texas; Dosie Brittain b: 1875 in Texas; W.D. Brittain b: 1878 in Texas; June Brittain b: 1879 in Texas. Any help would be appreciated. Doyle T. Brittain 330 Moose Club Drive Athens, GA 30606 athensga@ix.netcom.com