Barbara, My great grand father was also a James Chase. Whom also lived in South Dakota. But I believe him to be a different James than has been mentioned. His name is James Gillespie Birney Chase born in New York 1845. His parents were Orrin Chase & Sophia Dillingham. After serving in the Civil War he moved to the Dell Rapids, Moody County, South Dakota area until about 1885 when the family moved to Iowa. I hope that you have a wonderful day. Best of luck with you family search. Ron Chase Salem, OR. >>> gmachase@hotmail.com 8/22/2006 9:41 pm >>> Hi Russ. Am curious about your statement that James Chase homesteaded in North Dakota in 1880. My great grandfather homesteaded in the Dakota Territory at the same time. Do you know where the James Chase homestead was located? Thanks. Barbara Chase ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CHASE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message