This thread began with a discussion on Dr. Plecker, and has strayed away. However, there is a book titled, Indian Island, written by Mintcy Markham (?), which covers Dr. Pleckers life. Until I read that book, I had no idea who this man was, or the power he held. The State of Virginia allowed this man to wreak havoc on its' citizens. I understand that he died after being hit by a car. Anita AMAZON.COM PURCHASE SITE - NOTES AND DOCUMENTS OF FREE PERSONS OF COLOR : http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1411603338/qid=1097778584/sr=1 -1/ref=sr_1_1/103-8775456-1855815?v=glance&s=books BOWDENS' OF POPES CREEK WEBSITE: http://www.orgsites.com/ca/mpbwdnfnd/index.html "The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people" African Proverb. ----Original Message Follows---- From: EDWARD BOND <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html