Fortunately or unfortunately (no pun intended), this particular name was used by several Dodsons - here's mine: Fortunatus Dodson was born ca 1771 in VA and died in 1864 in Carrollville, TN. His father was probably David Dodson (1740-1816) and his mother was probably Elizabeth Dodson (1745-1820). Fortunatus married Frances Hanks on 23 Sep 1793 in Halifax Co., VA. They probably had the following children: David, Fortunatus (yes, another one!), Elisha Fortunatus, and Elijah. I am in hopes they also had a daughter by the name of Sarah, but I have never seen any reference to that except in my family tradition. -Richard- rbrooksa@pacifier.com ------------------------------------------------------- Education is what you get when you read the fine print; Experience is what you get when you don't! -------------------------------------------------------