In a message dated 98-08-08 21:41:29 EDT, you write: > According to FTM, Vol.4. Fielding Kiger m Mary "Polly" Maderia > FTM est Fielding Kiger b 1756-1802 d est 1776-1880 > FTM est Mary "Polly" Maderia b 1774-1803 d 1780-1855 > > Mary "Polly" Maderia was d/o Christian Maderia and Anna Bierly, both born > in Reading Berks Co Pa. and both died in Morgantown, Monongalia Co WVa. > They were married Feb, 23, 1779, German Reformed Church, Reading Pa. > > Vol. 5 has nothing on Fielding Kiger, and I have no more research disks. > Maybe someone else can find more. There is quite a list of Maderia's, but > nothing on Kiger. Carma, you didn't think I had missed that one, did you? <G> I had already written to the submitter of that file (which is beautifully researched) on the Madeira family. Unfortunately she has since passed away. I was able to contact the person who has taken over the research on the Madeira line and she knows nothing further about Fielding Kiger. The chart on the Madeiras does point out the connection between the Madeiras and the Morgans of Morgantown--also connected to the Kigers living in that area--this was quite helpful to know. Under the catagory of "isn't it a small world" the Madeira family from which Polly Madeira descends is connected to one of my husband's Berks County families--a Sarah Madeira was the second wife of my husband's ancestor Solomon Lesher. We know from the Monongalia County, WV census (1860) that Fielding Kiger was born about 1787--but census records have been known to be incorrect. I have a feeling that if I could learn for sure who Fielding Kiger's parent were it would resolve questions concerning many other Kigers as well. I do appreciate your taking the time to check the CDs--you never know what may have been missed in the past--so it is always helpful to check them. Thanks! Joan