In a message dated 1/6/99 9:29:07 PM Pacific Standard Time, NCreed1@aol.com writes: << Sallie A Marie (Mariah) Sarrett b: 17 May 1833 Marsh Fork, Fayette Co VA d 1: 28 Nov 1860 d 2: 27 Sep 1860 +Clarkson "Clark" Massey b: 1827 Rock Creek, Fayette Co VA m: 11 Jan 1849 Fayette Co VA. Married by Alfred Beckley d: 11 Feb 1895 Father: William Massey Mother: Martha "Mattie" Lafferty >> Hi Nyla, Thank you for the information. The above is my direct line. My grandfather was Jesse James MASSEY, and Clarkson is my 3rd great grandfather. Are you part of the Clay family? What a small world. I know we have corresponded about the VIA family, but now it would appear that we are cousins. Take care, Sandy