Hi. I am new to the list. I am seeking info on my ancestor, Elijah Robertson of Bedford Co. He was b. ca 1794 and m. Mahalah Burnett on April 6, 1815 in Bedford Co. Elijah is listed as the surety for three other Robertson marriages I found in Bedford: 2/20/1815 - John Robertson & Permelia Smelser, dt. Abraham, Elijah Robertson, surety. 6/22/1816 - Obediah Burnett & Nancy Robertson, dt. Thomas, John Robertson, surety. (Elijah not listed as surety, but Obediah was Elijah's surety for his marriage to Mahalah Burnett) and 1/27/1819 - Paul Smelser & Matilda Robertson, dt. Thomas, Elijah Robertson, surety. So, with all these connections to Thomas Robertson, does anyone know if Thomas was the father of my Elijah, and if not, who his father actually was? Help! Thanks one and all for taking the time to read this query. Leslie Bush grabush@intermediatn.net