John, I have a Byrd that could be hers... would you ask her to write me as this isn't a Hessian but might be the son Abraham Bird she talks about.. Thanks Nelda Nelda L. Percival nee Gilpin, IBSSG Beatty #005 & #10; Graves #231 & #105 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~bonsteinandgilpin/ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gillock/ http://www.doodleartgraphics.com/