Yo, cousin Elma Thanks for the reply, have not heard from Sweeney. I have roughly the same back- ground information on SAMUEL that you do. - I have his wife as MARY BLANCHARD, I have not researched the BLANCHARDS yet. - do you have a copy of SAMUEL'S will, Oct 1, 1822 or know where I can find it. - I have his children as follows: - Do not have SAMUEL'S father, but have corresponded with some who believe that JAMES is his father and not STEPHEN as is recorded on the group tombstone at Hookerton. - Will dig up any additional facts and send them along, I appreciate your help and any additional information you might share. Nice to find a cousin every once in a while. Hal Jordan