Kelly, I don't want to get our hopes up, but your Sylvanus Caswell may belong to my Caswell Line. I have been looking for a Sylvanus Caswell for some time. The one I am looking for was born in NY - (the family lived in several counties). My Sylvanus was probably born around 1810. This Caswell Family did live in Cattaraugus County NY at one time - one of the children was born there. Other counties they lived in - Oneida, Seneca & Alleghany If your Sylvanus (not a common name) is part of my "clan" he was one of the two eldest children of a family of 13 children. I have information on 11 of the 13 - Still looking for Sylvanus and Alfonso. The rest of the family moved to Ohio and Indiana starting in the 1830s (some of the children making the move before the parents). Other names that you have that are also used in this family are : Andrew and Maggie. I am glad to share any information I have. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Kathy Caswell Rinke in Michigan Janet Church wrote: > > Here's hoping someone's got something on this guy! > > Seeking anything on Sylvanus Caswell, born 1810 somewhere in New York