Cousins---I have heard that if one thinks they are senile it isn't so. So I'm not really. Mary L. has gently reminded me that Murat Otho Meulas Harkey born September 25 1865 IS indeed in my database. Murat was the son of Jacob Harkey and Nancy Amanda Adney Jacob born Jan 23 1839 and Nancy born March 19, 1837 Jacob was the son of Levi Harkey (My own Great Grandpa!) born Nov 10, 1801 and Julia Ann Lipe born Sep. 22, 1809 Levi was the son of Jacob Harkey born Nov 28, 1768 and Catherine Teter b sep 29, 1774 Jacob was the son of Martin Harkey b. 1746 and Catherine Barringer born 1744. Martin was the son of Johannes Herche/Harkey b. 1716 Sterbfritz Germany? I am happy I got reminded of this. I would hate to write to the man and tell him I didn't know his relative, and we can get more information. Is there anyone on this list who has Not placed their ancestor in this group of Harkeys?? Johannes and sons Martin--David and John. Did you know that the early Harkey family owned slaves. Where are our black Harkeys? Do any of you have known Native American Blood? Mary Russell [email protected]