Ellender is said to be a daughter of Matthias Broyles. Matthias was security for her wedding to James, suggesting a strong relationship. Often it was fathers or brothers who were security. This cannot be considered proof that he was her father, but it is consistent with the tradition that he was. James was son of Jacob Broyles. Jacob's will mentions son James and James is named executor. James and Ellender named sons Matthias and Jacob. I received the following from Ann Brodie Meisburger, via the Guestbook on the Germanna Families web site. If anyone has comments on the post, please respond here to these Mailing Lists, AND send a CC: to Ann at: meisburger@aol.com Regards, SgtGeorge George W. Durman ====================================== Has anyone proved that James Broyles who married Ellender Broyles is the son of Mathias Broyles? My great-grandmother was Icyphena Broyles (m. Desha Magers) daughter of James Broyles (m. 2 Parthena Robeson) son of James Broyles (m. Ellender Broyles). Dr. Keith does not give good verification that James is son of Mathias.