Ann, My third great grandmother was a Katherine or Catherine Delaney who married William M. Scott in Roane Co. in 1841. Her birthplace on the census is given as Kentucky. Do you know if she might be any relation to your Mary Delaney? I don't know who Catherine Delaney's parents are but her mother could be named Agnes as there is a 73 year-old Agnes Laney living with William and Catherine Scott on the 1850 Roane census. Thanks. Jeanie bohpoli@aol.com