“I’m sorry I don’t know your name but I’m sure that our paths will cross again.” He tipped his hat as Garnett reached around snapping her neck.
They brought in all the saddlebags removing numerous telegrams and money. Garnett struck the match on the fireplace and lit his cigar as Dominic emptied the oil lamp across the floor. They mounted and headed down the trail to the road stopping only to watch the fire engulf the small cabin. Garnett released their horses as they headed east.
…to be continued – Book VI – The Final Ride
GENEALOGY OF THE FAMILY
Dominic Lanfear born Dec 10, 1837 in Natchez, Mississippi
Garnett Alexander born April 8, 1839 in Vicksburg, Mississippi
James Alcorn born July 10, 1839 in New York City
Alexander Meeks born September 11, 1840 in New York City
Mirisa Eppes born December 25, 1846 in Northern Virginia
January 9, 1862 Mirisa arrives at the Lanfear Plantation in Natchez
December 10, 1862 Mirisa married Dominic Lanfear in Natchez
1863 Build the horse ranch in Texas
November 23, 1865 Birth of Dominic and Mirisa’s son, Matthew Lanfear
September 12, 1869 Birth of Dominic and Mirisa’s second son Jonathan Lanfear
September 12, 1869 Birth of Mirisa and Alexander Meeks first daughter, Magdalene Alexandria Meeks [Maggie]
1870 They sell the Texas ranch and move to Colorado
September 1870 Dominic divorces Mirisa in Colorado
October1870 Mirisa marries Alexander Meeks
July 7, 1872 Birth of Alexander and Mirisa’s second daughter Sara Marie Meeks [Sara]
April 16, 1873 Birth of Garnett Alexander and Mirisa’s only daughter Elizabeth Mirisa Alexander [Lizzie]
October 3, 1875 Birth of James Alcorn and Mirisa’s only daughter Cassandra Austin Alcorn [Cassie]
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