Thanks very much for your kind reply. I think the Borders you mentioned may well be connected to the Borders in my allied family.

The William Franklin Borders I mentioned was born Jan 1865 in Williamson Co., Tex.; he is the first known child of John Borders (b. 1847 in Pike Co, Ga.) & wife, Rachel Louisa Smith. Other children of this union were:
Sarah Ann Borders 6 May 1866 Williamson Co, Tex
John Monroe Borders 1869 Williamson Co, Tex
Nancy Borders abt 1871 Williamson Co, Tex
Lena Arminta Border Feb 1874 Williamson Co, Tex
Charles Borders Jan 1876 Burnet Co, Tex
Lew Borders (female) abt 1878 Burnet Co, Tex
Fannie Delzia Borders 29 Dec 1884 Runnels Co, Tex.

The William Franklin Borders whose descendants I seek was married 20 Sep 1890 in Runnels Co, Tex to Rachel Kerby (daughter of James K. and Martha Kerby). This W.F. Borders and family remained in Runnels Co, Tex. at least until Rachel's death in Feb 1905 and his second marriage to Madie Powell (in Runels Co, Tex) in 1906.

Given the descendancy you mentioned born 1876 Ga. and 1897 Ga., I have to wonder if those Borders are a collateral line to the ones I'm seeking. It's certainly possible there were two William Franklin Borders born in Texas in 1865.

Your offer to send me the charts you have is very gracious and I appreciate it. However, I would hesitate to put you to the trouble unless we can determine a definite connection.

I look forward to hearing from you again. If you would prefer to contact me directly via email, please send it to Penny "at" povertyhill.us

Thanks again!
Penny