I have made this request (unsuccessfully) in the past, and hope that someone may have joined the list who could handle this research project for me. I live in Chicago, and at this time it would be impossible for me to visit Oxford and do this work myself. The information I am seeking hopefully still exists at the Oxford UCC - Congregational Church, and someone on this list may even be a member of this church (or know someone who is). At any rate, I will pay research fees, copies, postage, etc., to anyone who could visit the Oxford Church and gain access to their archives -- both church and cemetery. I realize that this work may have to be postponed until spring when the weather is better, but I would like to locate someone now who could do the work when weather permits. I am seeking information on my 4great-grandfather, James Leach, who records I have state was buried in the "Congregational Cemetery, Oxford Center." I do not have an exact date of death for James Leach, but he certainly died between 1825 and 1836 -- more likely in 1825-26 based on the Revolutionary War pension monies paid to him. James Leach lived in the Oxford/Derby area for most of his life. I have worked diligently on my Leach ancestry for the past 14 years, and have compiled a large body of information on James Leach and his descendants, but I lack proof of his death date, and any baptismal records for his children. I have a complete record of his Revolutionary War service and my goal these many years has been to join the DAR based on his service. No one has ever done so -- I would be the first descendant to recognize his accomplishments. I wrote directly to the church with a similar request a few years ago, but received no reply to my letter. Any leads or suggestions would be gratefully appreciated. Joyce Steffel Chicago, IL