It is nice to see some activity on this list --now, let's hope we make some connections. My BOWERS: Benjamin BOWERS b. 11 Feb, 1754 married 27 Mar, 1784 in Boston, MA to Silence STICKNEY (bron. 13 Aug, 1758) Children: (looks like all born in Billerica, MA) Anna Johnathan Stickney Wilder Josiah (Another) Josiah Joseph Thompson Benjamon Abigail Thompson Harriet. I then descend through Johnathan Stickney BOWERS (b. 1 Feb 1787) who married Hannah WEATHERBEE and they had the following children" Hannah (born 1807 in Billerica MA Henry George Jane Albert Frances Ann Ellen Maria Harriet Silence (b. Ict 1824) I have much more, of course, but am throwing out the "lifeline" to see if there are any matches yet. Do you have Billerica Bowers? Happy to join forces. Chris in Santa Barbara, Ca.