Jim, Thank you very much for the info. I had seen the Illinois William Bottom(s) also, but filed his info in case he fit in the puzzle later. I think there is a William Bottom(s) in AL in 1840 also. I have had quite a chuckle with Nelson running back & forth between wives. The little rascal! <G> The story I would like to hear more about is the one concerning William Bottom(s), the Pitchlyn boys, and the Doctor being killed in I.T.. Thanks much, Alta