In a message dated 1/7/00 10:09:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, earle@ncci.net writes: << We believe this William Reese was the Reese named in an 1815 will of > Benjamin Busby. But we haven't got absolute proof of this. Seems likely, as > it is an unusual name. >> Gaila, There seems to be proof that William Reese Busby and Reese Busby are one and the same. The will of Benjamin Busby had a long probation period in which several purchases were made by various relatives and neighbors of Benjamin's. In the main part of the will, Benjamin mentions a son named Reese as a heir, but subsequent entries related to the will show a Wm Reese Buzbee as the purchaser of "1 lot of short corn" for $5. This is in the papers I believe I sent you a year or two ago. Does this help? Regards, Howard