Deane of Las Vegas, Nevada: Thanks for responding. Since you are a Nickell descendant, you are related to probably more than half of Eastern Kentucky. I didn't know a soul there either until 1985. Had been able to contact a great uncle in Ironton, Ohio. Went to visit him and met half of northeastern Kentucky, all relatives. Someday you'll make it, too. It's absolutely wonderful. Bud Caudle