I am comparing 8 sets of gedcom files all on HARKEY . In comparing these files I find his birth date listed as 1744----4 times 1746---3 times about 1735--- once I don't think any of us have positive proof . We think the three Harkey brothers were born in 1744- 1746- and 1748. If John was the oldest he would have the 1744 slot and Martin would be 1746 and David would be 1748. My intent is to combine the files and my program wants consistant dates. I do not want to start changing names or dates to make them fit until I have something totally unrelated to any Harkey family when I finish. If some of you have any proof of Martin "Des" birth date--please respond. By the way What is "Des"????? Your Cousin in Confusion -----Mary Russell [email protected] Glasgow Kentucky