I, too, have a John West - my great grandfather. John M West b. 1821 in Cullman CO AL; m. in Alabama ca 1844, name of wife unknown. Children: James M. b 1845 in AL William B. b 1849 in AR John W. b. 1852 in AR, m. Belle; may have been 2nd marriage Frances J. b. 1854 in AR; d. 1920 in OK; m. Henry Groves Laura H. b. 1857 in AR, m. Henry Morris in 1874; David Moses b 1859 in AR; 1st wife Nancy Green, 2nd wife Rosa Winegar; 1st wife died, m. Mary J Stevens from TN; Children: Robert Lee b. 1867 Groves W b. 1875 Henry Y b. 1878 I am a descendant of Groves. If any of these names sound familiar, please respond to [email protected]