Thank so much Linda, Do you by any chance have any information on that Ancel Massy in the 1850 census. Am wondering if that isn't Nancy's parents. In 1850 he is shown with: Massy, Ansel - 47 -farmer - SC Sarah - 47 - SC Reuben - 17 - farmer - Ga Sarah - 12 - Ga Frances F. - 9 - Ga McClanihan, Margaret - 80 - Ireland So he is of an age to be Nancy's father. She is shown as age 24 in 1850. Then... Ansel and Sarah named a son Reuben and Jacob Ivester and Nancy named a son Reuben. Last night I finally found Ansel Massy in the 1840 census of Walker Co. He is shown with 1 male age 5-10 (1830-1835) - which would fit Reuben in 1850 1 male 15-20 (1820-1825) 1 male 30-40 (1800-1810) = Ansel 1 female under 5 (1835-1840) - which would fit Sarah in 1850 1 female 10-15 (1825-1830) - which would fit some of the ages listed later by Elmina Eason 1 female 15-20 (1820-1825) - which would fit Nancy's age in most of the later census records 1 female 30-40 (1800-1810) - Sarah Thanks so much for helping. I do appreciate it. Take care - Emma In a message dated 4/1/2004 6:16:38 AM Central Standard Time, LSHOLLINGSWORTH@aol.com writes: Emma, I have Massey and will share what I have with ya. Let me know Linda Sue