Hi, Group ~ My interest is in any Adkins in the East TX area, beginning in the 1850's. George B. Adkins ~ An architect; built the birthplace/childhood home of Ladybird Johnson, near Marshall, in Karnack, TX. My own Grandfather would live in that home. In 1857 he builds the Adkins House, a hotel in Marshall, reputedly the finest hotel west of the Mississippi. In recognition of the role the hotel played during the Civil War, the name of the Adkins House is changed in 1866 to Capitol Hotel. *Also, a Harrison County TX pioneer -- appointed by President Lamar as first Chief Justice (Judge) of Marshall and conducts the county's first election in the newly organized county of "Harrison", split from Shelby County in 1842. Personal: George B. Adkins ~ b. October 16, 1819 in S.Hampton Co. VA; d. January 30, 1875 in Marshall, Harrison Co. TX. Marries 1st ~ Eliza Graves on January 17, 1833 in Mobile, AL Marries 2nd ~ Sally Macon Ward on June 5, 1851 in Harrison Co. TX ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Although I love Rootsweb & genealogy, another interest I have is in archaeology, especially where the bible is concerned. I mentioned this indirectly a few nights ago to someone on the list, but I also wanted everyone else on the Shelby Co. List to feel invited. There are 3 of us who are partners. My list is based on the work of Egyptologist David Rohl, author of the book & video series "Pharaohs & Kings: A Biblical Quest", & Rohl's second book, "Legend ~ Genesis of Civilisation". (You may have seen the specials on "The Discovery Channel"?) http://onelist.com/community/NewChronology One partner has a Hebrew Language list ~ http://onelist.com/community/BiblicalHebrew-study The other partner has an in-depth study of the Bible as Historical document ~ http://onelist.com/community/0-A-Historical-Bible Since genealogy is slow during holidays, just wanted to invite you there as well. (Of course its very slow right now--but I have loaded alot of good links for reading about the work of David Rohl.) I hope everyone is enjoying their holidays, & if you see any "Adkins" -- let me know!! ~ Cami ~