Hi Sheila - I have access to a couple of books on the Finney family. Several named Lucinda, but all born before 1790. I've seen your messages on various lists, and the only clue that I could find is one Bethuel, born circa 1760, and that he went from CT to North Adams, MA. That is all. BUT, in looking at the map, North Adams, MA is CLOSE to Stamford, VT.,where Bethuel could have married someone and had a daughter named Lucinda. I have never heard of a Finney marrying a Hatch, because if I had, I would have asked Harriet Chase if we were related by way of a Hatchwhen I asked her if we were related viaa Frank Chase. If you find your Lucinda's parents, then we trace her back to (1) John Finney. Charlie -------- Sheila wrote: Hi, It was suggested by Harriet Chase that I get in touch with you. I have a Lucinda Finney married to James Hatch cc 1820. <snip> I do know for a fact that the above mentioned marriage took place and they had eight children, Louisa, Charlotte, Jane, Harriet,James, Charles Dewey, Henry and Mary. The children were born in Readsboro and Marlboro Vt. and North Adams, Ma. between 1821 and 1836. Harriet was married to John Wakeman of Ballston Spa, and was the only member of James and Lucinda's family to stay in the East when all moved to Rockton, Illinois cc 1848. We believe Lucinda was born in Stamford, Vt. I am trying to find out when for sure and where Lucinda and James married. Also who Lucinda's parents were. <snip> Best wishes Sheila -------- Harriet wrote: Sheila If you have a clue that your Finney might be connected to the Norwich, Vermont, Finneys suggest you post to VT Windsor County, as there is a Charles Anderson with Norwich Finneys. Also post to the Hatch list. The name of course catches my eye but I don't think I tie in with yours. Harriet Chase hatchase@uswest.net _____________________________________________________________________________________ Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com