Hi Listmembers! >From the IGI, 1994 Edition, the following was obtained: John Flemmon WEST married Mary LAWRENCE A son, Gipson Roy WEST was born Smith Co., TN 18 August 1824 As usual, one is cautioned to verify IGI information to be sure this is indeed the family of interest. In view of the information posted yesterday, I feel confident the above information applies to that John F. WEST whose wife was Mary and for whom Gipson R. WEST was estate administrator. Now if we determine DeKalb Co., TN was cut out of Smith, we have another valuable clue in determining origins of John F. WEST and Mary Lawrence. This information was given to me in 1994 by a long-time correspondent and possible WEST cousin whose name and address I did not obtain permission to publish on the 'net. But , Don, if you would like to have deserved credit for unearthing this information, let me know or write to the List. But for now, thanks again. Later, Fran