>>My great grandmother said when she was young her family hired lawyers to tie them into some Chase fortune that had been uninheireted but apparently they weren't successful. Would like to see the work those lawyers did and the info they dug up! The story goes that Gr Gram said they were related but couldn't prove it?? Probably wishful thinking on her families part!! Debby<< If you want to read about your Grandmother's concerns, you may want to read the following book: Hill, Frank Alden. The mystery solved. Facts relating to the "Lawrence- Townley," "Chase-Townley," marriage and estate question. With genealogical information concerning the families of Townley, Chase, Lawrence, Stephens, Stevens, and other families of America. Boston, Rand Avery company, 1888. Holdings: Sutro Library (RR) CALL NUMBER: CS71.T746 1888 -- Book -- Available CALL NUMBER: CS71.T746 1888 -- SFPL -- Available Rex Chase