Mary, Although no relation to me, there are/were Gernon's in Champaign County, Illinois that were physicians. Dr. John Gernon, in particular, practiced there for many years. You might want to visit the Champaign County rootsweb site for more information, and check out the Champaign County Genealogical Society. I know the Urbanan Free Library (also on line and very, very helpful) would have a full biography on him. Jan >.any news on this or any other churches, castles or >estates of theirs or of family memebers, very very welcome, including info >on present-day gernons to contact.....thank you! jguiliano@hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com