Yesterday I was "into" old deed records (on microfilm) in Patrick Co, VA, and found many, many references to Sheltons (where there is a Shelton there is often a Bryant) -- I didn't make any notes but do remember a Rodham Shelton. There were a lot of other first names, too. Cousin Mary in OK (p.s.: there were no promising Bryants, only an Elias Bryant) Mary Bryant Park crosstich@webtv.net