Hi List, My name is John Edward Cope "Eddie". My connection to the COUCH line is as follows: My 2nd grt-grandfather was George Washington Cope. Having 15 children, one Was Martha P. Cope b)1860 in Upshur Co., Tx. Martha and George were married in Coleman County Apr 26, 1883. My records show that George was born Apr 27, 1859. Any information on this line would be greatly appreciated. PS: please visit my Cope Website listed below. ___________________________________ Eddie Cope / COPE DNA Administrator Cope Website http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cope/