My name immediately might throw you off, but on my Mother's side my roots come from Mcdowell County West Virginia. I'm related to the Blankenships, Englands, and the Lesters. I'm a huge history buff and really enjoyed getting to know my Southern heritage spending time in the towns of Ieager and Welch. It really made my day to discover that I had family that fought for Southern States Rights and was really curious about them. My great aunt (Lester's) who just recently passed told stories about the Lester's enlisting and fighting. Please if you have information please share.