In a message dated 4/14/0 7:42:14 AM, ForYourResearch@webtv.net writes: << I am looking for: John Cooper b.TN or KY that married a ? , Nicholas. (maybe 1765 to 1780) I know this is a long shot, but if any body has any info it would be great. >> The only John Coopers i could find were the following- all from the 1850 Bracken Co., KY census- -->John, son of Micajah and Nancy COOPER- bn c1810, KY (my ancestor) -->John F COOPER, age 27 (bn c1823)-farmer-bn KY- wife Sarah, age 23 and daughter Mary age 2 -->John, son of Wm. B and Rebecca-age 19 (bn c1831)- KY I also have the following marriages- (in KY) -->John H. COOPER of Fayette Co. married Susan Wallace of Scott Co (married in Scott Co) on 10 May 1832 -->John W. COOPER of Fayette Co. married Kate Evens eldest daughter of Joseph Evens on 6Sep1859 You mentioned you thought the wife's maiden name was possibly Nicholas. FYI- there is a Nicholas Co., in KY. Perhaps they are from there? Sorry i can't be of more help. Good luck in your research! Donna in MT