In a message dated 97-08-19 03:07:08 EDT, you write: << I've hit a dead-end when I look for Jonas' father, William Byrd, m Caroline Dalton. I'm sure they were in GA, but so far, can't find where in GA. >> Nancy, I have some information on this family. Some of the descendants moved into Florida about the same time as my ancestors (James A BYRD b ca 1805 m Nancy //.) I have tried unsuccessfully to find a connection. Most of my info came from "Pioneers of Wiregrass Georgia" and census records. It looks like you have more on William BYRD than I do. I have a death date of Jun 1831, in Emanuel Co., Ga. Would be glad to compare/exchange info. ************************************ I have just re-checked my database and realized that I have William BYRD II, RS, who married Catherine DALTON. I do not have this William BYRD linked to Jonas (John) BYRD b ca 1795, Bulloch Co. Ga. I have no info on that marriage. William BYRD II b <1760, m Catherine DALTON 1781, Cameron, Alexandria, Va. His parents William BYRD and Bridgette HULINGS (Munce HULINGS). According to my notes, this family came from Berks Co, Pa. where they had a successful mill. (Va>Pa>Ga). They established an "iron works" on the Ogeechee River in Warren Co, Ga. (William BYRD II is referred to as William BYRD "Of Warren Co, Ga." THIS IS THE FAMILY I BELIEVE I AM DESCEDNED FROM. I am still looking for the "missing link." Help me out (someone, anyone) do I have my data confused?? I have found that much of the information from "PWG" is flawed. (and sometimes my interpretation of the data is flawed!) Excited and waiting. Pat