After some time out for celebrating yet another birthday (but thankfully with my small family) ... I'm almost ready for another week. Just one post for today. Source: Early History of Washington Co, Illinois and Vicinity, Tazewell County Reporter, 1929?. Page 54: Sanford Gorin ran a dry goods store ... (in Washington IL). This is Sanford Pell Gorin son of John Darns Gorin. Page 67: "He thinks the oldest brick building in Washington is the Petri store building which was operated in an early day by Mr. Gorin." Page 70: Dec. 16, 1839. S. P. Gorin, debit to14 yards flannel at 75 cents, $10.50. Credit for goods of Rodes Van Meter, $10.50. Page 71: Nov. 19, 1841. S. P. Gorin, Dr [debit] to half cord of wood delivered at the female school house, 75 cents" Page 131: "The city of Washignton was organized and the first election held April 16, 1878. The following are the mayors who have since been elected: ... fourth, J.G. Gorin 1883-84." This is John Gladin Gorin, born 28 Feb 1835 Vandalia, Fayette, IL; died 8 June 1908 Washington, Tazewell, IL; married 8 March 1858 same to Julia Wood; he the son of Sanford Pell Gorin and Martha/Jane Gant/Gaunt. Page 132 - Complete List of Graduates of the Washington High School from 1876: "Class of 1884 ..... Nellie Gorin." This is Nellie Leona Gorin who married Edgar Allen Poe, discussed earlier. See you later! Sandi Col. Sandi Gorin - Publishing: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/ GORIN worldconnect website: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/~sgorin