Hi Marlene, I'm afraid that this will be an unequal exchange; I have virtually nothing on Joseph except for some published references to certain properties that Joseph owned in the 1760s in MD, which, I am sure, you already have. But I guess I have to assume at this point that my Wm(b. 5 Sep 1785)is either the son of John or Thomas? I have nothing on Wms parents, so you have the advantage of me here. Any idea as to where Wm fits? - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Larry D. Hamilton Coats P.O. Box 823 Aspermont, TX 79502 (940)989-3489 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------