At least 1000 BRUCE patents. You can view some of the original documents. None of the 13 original colonies are listed, but you might find a clue to an ancestor who went to AL, MO, AR, etc. site address: http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/search.asp?s=31 if you use aol you will probably have to copy and paste Carol Don't let another child be hurt by ignorance. Educate yourself and your children about Tourette Syndrome. www.tsa-usa.org Care2 make the world greener !