Diane I've searched my database for any Harriet married to an Atwood or born to an Atwood in that time frame and .... nix I suspect she was named after Harriet Atwood Newell, who was a missionary from New England to India and died there in 1812. She was married to the Rev Samuel Newell. Many, many Harriet Newell Atwoods (as well as other surnames) named after her. Brad -- R Bradley Potts [email protected] - Email http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~genesis - Website (508) 416-0451 x1113 - Voicemail/Fax __________________________________________________ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com