I just reviewed the ncd rom for the Van Alstyne account again, I did find what was in the query, not much else: Mathew Van Alstyne (Abraham, Jan, Martin) b abt 1696 d abt1796 (estimated dates by wft) married Catherine Kerfbyl b Mar 4, 1704/05 dau of Johannes Kerfbyl and Margaret Provost they estimae she died 1804 but since Matthew married 2nd Sarah Lynch Nov 4, 1735 (est 1714 - 1814 ) dates are suspect. child of Matthew and Catherine Johannes b sept 25, 1729 d 1829 then Children of Matthew and Sarah 11 children between 1735 and 1752 I'll gyp this report and attach it to an email if you send me a diec t emmail. no follow thru on anyof the children. This matthew is son of Abraham by his first wife. I descend from him and his 2nd wife. JOHN C VAN BUSKIRK http://www.geocities.com/vanbus1/ jvanbus1@twcny.rr.com