I have just discovered a link with a HALL family in Queen Anne's Co. MD. Through guardianship records and two wills in Queen Anne's Co., I learned that Ann Maria ??? (b. circa 1803), mother of my ancestor Frederick William CORNELIUS, was married three times and had children by each marriage: 1. ??? BURGESS. Known children: Samuel Charles (d. 1842) and George Thomas (b.circa 1822) 2. ??? CORNELIUS. Known child: Frederick William(1830 - 1880). 3. James HALL (d. 1847). Known children: Ann Elizabeth Jane (b. circa 1832), Ann Maria (b. circa 1834), Francis Marion (male, b. circa 1837), and James. James HALL was appointed the guardian of Frederick CORNELIUS on 6 May 1843, though Frederick's mother was alive. Security of $1500 was posted by John H. Hall and Mathias George. James HALL's will, written 2 May 1847 and presented for probate 31 Aug. 1847 mentions the following children: William K. of Church Hill Ann E. J. Anna Maria Francis M. John H. When James HALL died, George Thomas BURGESS, was appointed Frederick's guardian (1 Aug. 1848). If anyone can provide more information about these individuals, I'd like to hear from you. Ann Jarrell Vancouver, BC Canada Researching Cornelius, Jarrell, Slaughter, Sparkes/Sparks on Maryland's Eastern Shore and Downham, Jarrell, Jester, Slaughter and Wood in Kent. Co. Delaware