Thanks... I'll jump in as well then. I think Rosemary who just posted and I probably have a common ancestor we've been searching for so maybe one of you can help! I am looking for James Cowan who was born around 1780. He was also in Wythe County, VA and married Margaret. James and Margaret moved to Washington County, VA where he died between 1840-1850. They are buried in Hagy Cemetary north of Abingdon. I don't know but I suspect Rosemary's Elizabeth and my James may well be siblings. Gary