Doug, Thanks to you and Bille for this data on the Lester families. It seems that the Lester Apps were of the Cataba tribe maybe. However I'll check my Cherokee by Blood to gather further info. Ofttimes the e, if rejected were required to dive depositions. These files offer "reason" and ancestorial traditions. Thanks again for the down load. It worked. Will be leaving in the AM to pick up my grand daughter from UVA at Wise Va for Thanksgiving. Take care and many thanks. Lee Hash