As long as we have a mutual admiration going here, the Gilmore line just happens to be my favorite. All of the cousins that have helped me, are the greatest! My Matilda Gilmore Smith Kennedy born in 1841, Warren Co KY moved with her family to MO in 1857, the exact county I am not sure of. She was married in Polk Co. and later lived in Cedar Co. after her first husband died. I am in contact with Pat, of CA that is from my great grandmother's brother Patrick Gilmore's line. She is the closest cousin that I have found on the net and a great lady. My thanks to all of you folks that have helped me, especially Sharon Clark our listmistress... barb