Hello Marlene, Thanks for the info about James A. SLATON in your family. I really don't know how they might be connected to my family. I have a g-grandfather whose name was James William SLATON and that name has come down through my family. My g-g-grandfather was named Augustus Marion SLATON who married Sarah SLOAN and James William was their son. I can't go back any further with any authority. Please keep in touch--we may connect yet! Thanks again. JUNE <jmmjsm@aol.com>