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Hello Once Again,
With the advent of our new subscribers I think it may be time to
announce our websites. My website is located at
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/9484/index.htm
It includes information on the Cockriel families of Grayson and the
adjacent counties of Kentucky. It has links to many of the sites of our
members but I am sure that all are not represented. You may find some
interesting information on Simon Cockrell provided by Bella Hughes as
well. Please spend some time looking around. Of course, if you have
any question I will be glad to respond.
Tom Cockerel - List Manager
Fellow Researchers,
For those unfamiliar with the Fort Knox area of Kentucky it covers a
large portion on Bullitt, Hardin, and Meade counties. Fort Knox has
well over 100 graveyards within it's boundaries. Many are close to
firing ranges and are unaccessable. Once a year on Memorial Day they
open the gates and allow visitors to go to these graveyards and visit.
Today I took advantage of the opportunity and visited the site of
Johnson J Cockrell and his wife Mary Boots. As the "crow flies" the
graveyard is less than a mile from Lebanon Junction, Ky. If someone
would like to visit I will provide the directions.
Proceed thru Lebanon Junction on Main St. You should go across a
railroad track and see the Masden Store. The Masden Store is of some
interest as it was owned by Matthew J Cockrell at the time of his death
in 1890. Immediately after the store you will see a series of small
houses. The land on which these house stands were sold by Matthew J
Cockrell and was incorporated into the Town of Lebanon Junction. This
area is only about three short blocks long. In fact, from the store you
should be able to see the town Cemetery. The land on which the Cemetery
is located was donated to the town by Matthew J.
Now back to Johnson J.
Proceed past the cemetery. You should be on an extension of Main
street. About 1/2 mile past the town Cemetery you will come to Newton
Farms Road. Go down about a 1/2 mile and see a gravel road on the
right. Proceed up that road and you will come to the Fort Knox boundary
and be met by soldiers who will direct you to the cemetery. It will
require about a 1/4 mile walk. Today it was raining and the road is
unpaved (mud).
Hope this is not too confusing. Will provide photos of the gravestones
when I have them processed and fix my &^&%&* scanner.
Tom Cockerel
Hi,
I am looking for information on John Cockerell who lived in Henry Co. Ky.
John was married to Lucy Hudson. Their children: William Cockerell b. 1835
md. Sarah Neale, Susan Jones; Newton, Annie, Lucy, Emma, Sarah, and Margaret.
Hello Again,
A mistake was made in my last message. The family in question in from
Maury Co. Tn. This information was sent to me by someone from the group
but was accidently erased. If that person could contact me again or
anyone knowing information on the family it would be greatly
appreciated.
Tom Cockerel
Fellow Researchers.
Need some information on Marion M. and Benjamin F Cockrell. Both served
with the 9th Cav. (Gantts) Co. A from Tenn.
Any help would be appreciated.
Tom Cockerel - List Manager
I have a Benjamin Franklin Cockrell, b-1 nov. 1832, who married Sallie C.
Foster 16 apr 1857. She was b-Dec 1836. Benjamin Franklin was the son of
Mark Robertson Cockrell and Susan Collinsworth. Children: Cormelia b-20 feb
1859, d-29 Jul 1860. Sarah b-20 feb 1861. Elizabeth -b-11 feb 1863. Susan
Collinsworth b-21 Jun 1864.Benjamin Franklin b-9 aug 1866. Jennetta b-4 Mar
1869. Marcissa (F) b-12 nov. 1870. Ellen b-22 Feb 1872 and d-22 jan 1877.
Sources: the 1915 document of J.M. Cockrell. Oct 1898 issue the American
History Mag. an article by Granville Goodloe. 1860 Maury Co., Tenn. census
Dist. 4 P.O. Callooka. A FLorence J. listed in this census but the birth
date given was before parents marriage date. 1880 census Davidson County,
Tenn. ED 72, Sheet 24. 1900 census Davidson Co., Tenn. I would certainly
welcome any additions or corrections regarding this family.
Marion McDonald Cockrell, b-1837 Maury Tenn. D-aft. 1900. Married 23 Mar 1859
Mary V. Kirk who was b-31 May 1841. I have Benjamin L. Cockrell and Mary
Brown as the parents of Marion McDonald Cockrell. Children of this couple:
W.M. (m) b-22 Jul 1864 and d-17 Jun 1865. John B. b-1860, and Virginia
b-1862. I have a second marriage for Marion McDonald-to a Martha b-Sep 1844
Tenn. Children by the marriage of Marion and Martha: Phillip M. b-Mar 1869.
Cornelia b- 1872. Walter Marcus b-24 apr 1873 and d-1 Aug 1959. Wilkes b-feb
1875. Robert b-1878. Ethel b-1880. Gusteen (f) b-Sep 1881. Sources: 1860
census Maury Co., Tenn. 1880 census Maury Co., Tenn. ED 162, Sheet 30, Dist.
#8. I have the son Phillip M. Cockrell married to a Martha Billington and
being censused in the 1900 census of Izard County, Ark. I also have the son
Walter Marcus as being censused in Izard Co., Ark. in 1900.
I would certainly welcome any additions or correction regarding these two
Cockrell men. I do make errors.
Have a great Memorial day holiday. Jack
I am seeking information on Sarah A. Cockerel daughter of Levi and Elizabeth
Cockerel who was born in VA. or OH. in abt. 1812. On 24 Aug. 1836 in Carroll
County, OH. she married James LYTLE son of William Lytle. They had the
following children according to the 1850 Carrroll County, OH. Census:
Daughter born 1840
William born 1842
Catherine born 1844
Joanna born 1846
John M. born 1849
I got more information from someone that they had a daughter Sarah Jane born
19 Aug. 1843 who married a Robert ALBAUGH. She died in Carroll County 29 Jul.
1915. I don't know why she doesn't appear on the 1850 Census. Anyone with
information on any of these people please contact me.
Nancy Conrad
1. Your most important asset is the older people in your family. It is
best to talk to them as often as possible. They can provide much
valuable information. Do not rely on your memory. If you can take a
tape recorder with you and then you will have a permanent record. Be
aware that the memories may not always be correct. If it is verified by
another memember of the family you can probably keep that in your
records.
1a. Keep a log if you can of your research project. A visit or phone
call with family members should be listed.
2. Census records are very important. Try to take some time and visit
the courthouse and get acquainted with what is there. One thing to
remember is that in many cases the spelling of Cockrell may not be the
same. For Marriage, Probate,Deeds, and other documents an index will be
provided. Look over the indexes first and determine who or what you are
looking for. A plan should be drawn up before you go. This should be
part of your log. Copies of records can be obtained from the courthouse
and varies from site to site. This is why a plan is important. One may
not have the funds nore the time to collect everything in the
courthouse. Use your time wisely and the trip will be more enjoyable.
2a. On your first trip at least get a copy of the indexes and then you
will be able to plan your next vist more wisely.
2b. As an example you may be interested in John and Mabel Cockrell.
Look in the indexes for Wills and etc. and find out which books in which
documentation may be found. You can check as see how much you need to
copy at that point or determine that a return visit may be necessary.
You may see other information but at least get what you came for at that
visit. If you have time then work on something else. I cannot say
enough about recording your visit and getting the indexes.
2c. Remember that courthouses are normally open on Sat. from 9:30 to
12:00.
3. IDS records are normally a place for people to start their
research. They can sometimes find links that they did not know
existed. Remember that those records are produced by people like
yourself and should not be taken as "LAW". In some cases errors may be
found in the previous research and these could lead you down an
incorrect path. I would advise that if you use the IDS that you attempt
to verify as much as you can. Note in your research log that your
information is IDS and should be verified.
4. Previously reported information (published or unpublished) could
also be incorrect. They again, are a good indication on which path you
may what to take but could be incorrect or a wrong assumption can be
made. If no sources are listed it is better to seek the sources rather
than keeping incorrect information. Please remember that asking
question and seeking the truth is what genealogical research is all
about.
5. Answer to queries should be treated as above. No one intentionally
will provide you will incorrect information. Most of the time they will
only give you enough information to answer that question asked but they
may have more information. Determine what questions you may wish to ask
and then send another query. Most of us have agreat deal of information
and useually give you only enough to get you started in the right
direction. It is impossible to give all the information on any one
family group as our records are in most cases very large and searching
for a family that is not our direct line can take some time and effort.
Please be patient with us and you will get your information.
I hope this "brain" drain will help many of you. It may at the same
time scare some of you as well. This document is only to used as a
guide and not taken literally. Each of us has to determine what we want
to get out of our research. Some may be large in scope where other may
be small. In any case each of you are welcome to post queries. They do
not necessarily have to be pertaining to a lost relative. You may wish
to have a clarification of what you found in an original document. If
could cover questions on how to use the internet to aid in your
research. You may want to visit a research facility and have questions
on what to expect. Nothing is off limits except bad language, abusive
language,and attachments posted to the list. This is your list as I
have said before. Use it to your best advantage. Waiting for someone
to post your family group may take forever. If everyone is waitng then
nothing is posted. Fear of posting is no excuse for "waiting in the
wings". Badd speling and badd, gramar, is also not an excuse. We are
just persons wanting to help as we are able.
Tom Cockerel List Manager
Jack,
This is the same family I am working on. I have made initial contact with three
direct decendents. I have yet to find out a great deal but this is what I do
have.
Josephine Griggs was Edwards' second wife. If I get this correct Edward had the
following children:
Frank
Leonard'
Forrest
HorstBamah
Clifford
Ed
Alfred
Jesse
Jolson1896(a)aol.com wrote:
> I have an Edward Cockrell, b-Nov 1848 in Tenn. with a wife Josie, b-1864,
> also Tenn. This couple were found in the 1900 Wayne County, Tenn. census, ED
> 99, Sheet 9, Fourth Civil Dist. Children listed in this census were: Jesse
> b-Sept 1891, Frank R. b-May 1893, Alford L. b-May 1896, and Edmon O. b-Dec
> 1898. I have nothing on the parents of Edward, prehaps someone else could
> be of assistance here.
>
> Have a great day, Jack
Fellow Researchers,
Posting to the Cockrell-l is a tool to be used to answer any and all
questions concerning YOUR research.
Many of you may be new to research and have questions as to where and
what you may find during your research. Cockrell-l is your means for
answers to those questions. I suggest that any question may be posted
and treated with respect.
If you live near a courthouse please make time to visit and look for
marriage records, deeds, or any other documents that may be stored
there. In most cases the people are more than willing to help and fear
of the the unknown should not stop your research.
Cemetery records are a great place for information. These may be
obtained at the Funeral home or at your local Library or Historical
Society.
These are but two examples of where documents and research material may
be found. There are many other sources of information that may be
discussed and we as a group can help you further the scope of you
research.
In a related subject I would like to suggest that if you have knowledge
of the final resting place of your ancestors we would be interested in
the name of the cemetery and it's location.
Remember this list is maintained for you. It can and should be an
educational tool for you and your research. We all remember our initial
research expeditions and the questions that arose. Sometimes we look at
the research and see nothing but brick walls and cannot see "the end of
the tunnel". Brick walls are removed in very small steps. The tools
that can learn by the query process will help in chipping away the
mortar that holds the bricks in place.
We have more than 150 people on the list. I know that many of you may
have some reluctance to post. Remove that from your mind and ask any
and all questions. As stated above your questions will be treated with
respect.
We cannot know what you need until the post is sent.
As a reminder just send your query to cockrell-l(a)rootsweb.com. Your
message will be sent to everyone on the list. Be patient and if you get
no response in a few days repost your message until you get your answer.
Remember this is your list. My job is to ensure that the list remains
up and running by interfacing with rootsweb. In addition I will attempt
to respond to EVERY post. This is a derivation from the past. YOU WILL
GET AT LEAST ONE RESPONSE.
Sorry for the soapbox. For those who have been on the list for quite a
while I have to do this three or four times a year.
Tom Cockerel kytrace(a)worldnet.att.net List Manager
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You may have already seen this story but it is one that is quite
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Ensign Moses Cockrell Attacked and Two of His Men Killed
By Emory L. Hamilton
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>From the unpublished manuscript, Indian Atrocities Along the Clinch, Powell
and Holston Rivers, pages 235-238.
On April 9, 1793, Andrew Lewis writing from Ft. Lee (Rye Cove), to the
Governor of Virginia, (1) states:
On Sunday week (March 31, 1793) Ensign Moses Cockrell and two men were
passing from this (Clinch Valley) into Powell's Valley with several horses
loaded. On top of Powell Mountain, (perhaps Maple Gap) about twelve miles
from the Rye Cove they were fired on by 12 Indians. The two men were shot
dead on the spot - himself pursued to the foot of the mountain, two of the
horses killed, and all the loads lost. The enemy being in the rear of him,
obliged him to run to the valley. No person from there (Powell Valley), had
no information here for several days. Captain Neal raised some men and is in
pursuit of them. I am in hopes that if my Ensign gets the intelligence in
time, as he is stationed in the lower end of the valley, will meet with them
on their return.
Some day last week 14 persons were killed on the Kentucky Road near the
Hazel Patch (KY). A few days past on the head of Clinch, or rather
Bluestone, six horses were stolen and one man killed; (2) this I cannot
assert, as I have just received the information. It is with difficulty I
could prevail on the people not to break up. Now I fear without more
troops - go they will.
When I came out Captain (Simon) Cockrell (3) had discharged the scouts under
him. The New Garden settlement was about to break up - some had moved. To
prevent it, I appointed 2 scouts to be continued until more men came into
service; that with assurance that you would allow them men, they agreed to
live at home. No companies allowed to the (Powell) valley, I was compelled
to send an Ensign's command there - a Sergeant and 12 men to Dumps Creek; a
Sergeant and 7 to Rye Cove; some at St. Mary's (4) with the French, which
leaves not more than 20 men at Ft. Lee, which I think too few. If Indians
came in I cannot take out more than 15 men and have any to keep the
garrison.
I was under necessity to appoint 2 scouts to the valley (Powell), 2 to the
Rye Cove, (5) and 2 at Ft. Lee, 2 at Dumps Creek, which is 4 more than I was
authorized to appoint... Ensign Moses Cockrell was a son of Simon and
Magdaline Vardiman Cockrell. Moses Cockrell was married to Mary Chadwell of
the Lee County Chadwell family. They had two children, David and Elizabeth
Cockrell.
Tradition states that Moses Cockrell lived someplace on the North Fork of
Holston in the vicinity of Saltville, and that he met his death by falling
in a salt well and drowning. Charles B. Coale, in his book, "Wilburn
Waters", tells the following story of Moses Cockrell.
One of these Rangers of the Holston was a man named Cottrel. He was famous
for his size, activity and handsome person. Benge and himself were rivals in
manhood and woodcraft, each jealous of the others prowess and courage, and
both anxious to meet in single combat. Not many months before Benge's last
incursion, they met on the top of Powell's Mountain, in what is now Lee
County, each with a band of followers. The Indians were in ambush, having
observed the approach of the whites, who were not aware of their proximity
and Benge instructed his companions not to kill Cottrell, so he himself
might run him down and capture him. At the crack of the Indian's rifles the
two or three of Cottrell's companions fell, seeing which, and at once
comprehending the folly of a combat with a dozen savages, he sprang away
down the mountainside like an antelope, with Benge in close pursuit. Two
miles away in the valley on Wallen's Creek was the cabin of a pioneer, (6)
in reaching which Cottrell knew was his only chance of escape. Having two
hundred dollars in specie in a belt around him, he found he was carrying too
much weight for a closely contested race, and that Benge was gaining on him.
Making a desperate effort, however, he increased his speed a little, and as
he leaped the fence that surrounded the cabin, Benge's tomahawk was buried
in the top rail before Cottrell reached the ground. Benge seeing that he had
missed his aim, and not knowing how many men and rifles might be in the
cabin, fled back to his companions sadly disappointed.
A few years after this Cottrell died on the North Fork in this county, and
during the wake, while his body lay in the cabin, an old comrade, who had
been in many a hard pinch with him, thus gave utterance to his thoughts and
feelings as he paced the puncheon floor in great sorrow: 'Poor Cotterell, he
is gone! He was a noble fellow after Injuns and varmints, and I hope he has
gone to where there is as much game and as desperate good range as he had on
Holston.'
Coale's story was evidently gathered from local tradition, but it varies
little from that told in Captain Andrew Lewis' letter to the Governor.
Of the thirteen children of Simon and Magdalene Cockrell, all moved to
Kentucky, as well as their father, except Moses, who remained in Virginia,
although no one of the name resides in the area today.
(1) Virginia State Papers, Vol. VI, page 329.
(2) The man killed was perhaps John Davidson
(3) Captain Simon Cockrell was a Baptist minister and was serving Russell
Co. in the Legislature and offered and guided through that body the Bill to
form Tazewell County. He was the father of Ensign Moses Cockrell and left
the area around 1805 for Kentucky.
(4) St. Mary's was St. Marie on the Clinch on Sugar Hill at the present site
of St. Paul, VA. It was a French settlement established by Baron Francois
Pierre DeTuBeuf in 1791. This settlement was broken up in 1795 when the
French Baron was murdered by some renegade whites, presumably robbery being
the motive, as it was known the State of VA, had loaned him 600 pounds
sterling for the improvement of his settlement.
(5) NOTE: It seems that Captain Lewis draws a distinction between Rye Cove
and Ft. Lee. Lee was in Rye Cove, and perhaps when he refers to Rye Cove
separately from Ft. Lee he may be inferring that the 2 scouts were stationed
at Carter's Fort which was further west in the Rye Cove than was Fort Lee.
(6) This was undoubtably the home of Robert Duff, which was known on the
frontier as Scott Fort, the same house in which Scott, and his four children
were murdered and his wife Fanny taken captive in 1785 by Indians.
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Hi, listowners --
This is an early announcement of an upcoming service that's likely to
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One of the requests we get most often from RootsWebbers is for better
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What *is* a Surname Resource? Although these new resources are
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and feel free to explore.
These Surname Resources cover the 5,000 most common surnames from the
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The following obit. appeared in the Estill Co., Ky. newspaper, The Irvine
Times on 15 June 19, 1934:
Mrs. Julia Cockrell Williams, 51, widow of the late Geo. B. Williams, both of
whom were former residents of Irvine, died at her home at Winchester Tuesday
night at 8:45. Mrs. Williams was a daughter of the late M.D. and Mary
cockrell, of this County. She is survived by two children, Mary Eleanor and
W.T.B. Williams, III, both of Winchester, one brother, John M. cockrell, of
Ravenna, and one sister, Mrs. Lulu Winn, of Witt (Estill County).
Question: Who is M.C. Cockrell, and Mary who are referred to in this
obituary?
Would appreciate any help. Jack Olson
Hi everybody, I'm new to the Cockrell list. I'm looking for
information on an Elizabeth Cockrell of Fayette and Henry County,
KY. Specifically, what is her relationship to John Cockrell(b. abt
1803), I assume she is his mother, but I'd like verification, and who
was here husband.
What I know:
1850 Henry Co. census - living alone
1860 Henry Co. census - Head of Household, My ancestor
William(John's son) and family living with her
1870 Henry Co. census - William has taken over as head
Earlier census' are very little help, they are full of mistakes, i.e. the
1840 census list Elizabeth as a male 50-60
Her age varies with each census, so I've been unable to pinpoint
her age.
Any help appreciated,
Steven E. Cull
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Hi Luther,
We "talked" some time ago about a possible connection of my James M. Rush and
the various RUSH families you are researching, and you were nice enough to
say you would include my info in your very well done web page on the RUSH
family. I do see that you have included the info about Elizabeth Rush who
was also married to William Duff, who was the uncle of Robert Green, born
1695. This is one of the GREEN families I am researching and I have her last
will which mentions several RUSH children as well as some GREENs and DUFF's.
My line is Major James Martin Rush, who was born about 1807 in Georgia as the
son of Jeptha Rush and his wife Sarah Eaton. Jeptha Rush received a land
grant in 1790 for his Revolutionary War service in Wilkes County, Georgia and
died about 1814 probably in Franklin County, Georgia. Their son, James M.
Rush first married Burtha Dunigan December 31, 1829 in Habersham County,
Georgia, but she apparently died prior to 1840.
James M. Rush was a member of the Providence Baptist Church, located in
Habersham County, Goergia, and he was dismissed in 1834, and migrated to
Pontotoc County, Mississippi some time before 1840 with his mother, Sarah
Eaton Rush and his three children from his first marriage, Henderson C. Rush
born about 1832, Piety Rush born about 1836, and Arnetta "Ara" Rush born
about 1838 all in Goergia. James M. Rush met and married his second wife,
the widow Tennessee Blair Seeton in Pontotoc County before November 1844, and
the couple moved to the Republic of Texas in the spring of 1845 and first
settled near the community of Alsa, which was located on the Sabine River
where the Clarksville to Austin road crossed the river. James M. Rush and
his family built the first toll bridge over the Sabine River, but the women
in his family did not want to live in the "wilderness" so James Rush went
into the newly formed town of Tyler, Texas and traded his toll bridge for a
town lot on the square where he built the Rush Hotel in down town Tyler.
James Rush became the post master of Tyler, as well as obtaining a contract
to deliver the U.S. Mail into East Texas. He also operated a stage line from
his Rush Hotel in Tyler to Shreveport, Louisiana. Major James M. Rush died
on his farm located one mile north of the square in Tyler, Texas in 1869
where he is buried. His wife Tennessee Blair Rush died in 1879 also in
Tyler, Texas. I am a descendent of their daughter Van Burena Rush born
December 27, 1846 in what was then Henderson County, Texas, and she married
Archibald C. Cockerell in Tyler, Texas July 9, 1878, and the couple had four
children, one of which, Dr. Lonnie Lee Cockerell, who was my mother's father.
I would love to identify the parents of Jeptha Rush if your researchers can
help.
Thanks,
Thomas Bruce Green, III
103 East Tanglewood Drive
New Braunfels, Texas 78130
Fellow Researchers,
I wanted to write to the newer members as well as those that have been
on the list for some time. Notice that I did not say older members.
The newer members may want to review the activity of the list. ROOTSWEB
had provided an archive that will serve that purpose. You will be able
to view all the activity since the list was started in 1997. Just
follow the instructions below.
1. Go to this address
http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl
2. Place the list that you wish to research i.e. COCKRELL. This will
send you to another page where the archives for the COCKRELL list rests
3. Place a name such as SIMON. You will get a list of all emails sent
to the COCKRELL list in which SIMON is mentioned.
Note: Use this for any list in which you may have an interest. You do
not have to be a subscriber to the list to view the archives. To know
what lists are available go to the following address:
http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/listowners/listutil.htm
Good Luck and Good Hunting
Tom
I have an Edward Cockrell, b-Nov 1848 in Tenn. with a wife Josie, b-1864,
also Tenn. This couple were found in the 1900 Wayne County, Tenn. census, ED
99, Sheet 9, Fourth Civil Dist. Children listed in this census were: Jesse
b-Sept 1891, Frank R. b-May 1893, Alford L. b-May 1896, and Edmon O. b-Dec
1898. I have nothing on the parents of Edward, prehaps someone else could
be of assistance here.
Have a great day, Jack
I am not sure who wrote this message. Rootsweb returned it to me as
undeliverable. Usually they give me a reason and an address. In this
case I did not recieve either. Please announce yourself so that those
that can respond will.
Tom Cockerel - List Manager
We have no information on my gggrandfather other than from family
letters.
It follows:
John H. COCKRELL
b. 9 June 1823
d. 6 Dec 1889 TX (we think)
m
Harriett (?)
b. 16 May 1837
d. Feb 1873
daughter:
Hattie Cockrell
b. 25 Oct 1862
d. 15 Feb 1889 Murphy, Collin Co., TX
m.
Tom Mooney
That is ALL of the infomation we have. Any and all information and
clues
would be most appreciated. I have been unable to find them in the Texas
Census. Hattie Cockrell may have been living with other family members
because Tom Mooney had "left".
Thanks,
Patricia