Hi Pat, Was reading your message to Paul and thought I would write you. My ggggrandfather was Isham Jr. is this the one you are related to. I also have been looking for my gggrandfather Gilbert who was born in Illnois but cann't find him anywhere. Are you reated to these Blankenships I am from the Ralph line. Thank You Bill Blankenship Searching the surnames of Adams, Blankenshp, Carpenter, Guinn/Guynn, House, Hughes, McClain, Wilkerson and Williams.