Dear Keith, I, too, am glad to know that you are mending well. The Lord has answered many prayers for your recovery. 8-) The families in my lines from the Louisa County area are: PARSONS -- Joel C. Parsons and Caroline Joachim (Vergler?) Parsons were the parents of 8 children, all born in Wapello, Louisa County, IA. My great grandfather was Abram Hamilton Parsons. I have not been able to find any Parsons connected with this line. I am a subscriber to the PARSONS list for the last year and nothing has surfaced. Joel Parsons emigrated to Iowa from Washington County, PA in the 1840's (do not know the specific year). SIMMONS OGIER BENNINGTON EDGINGTON I think these are the lines that have been the most "interesting" to try to follow. The OGIER line is pretty much done as far back as I can go, so if there are others who have this surname in their line and need help, please contact me. 8-) Again, thanks for all you do/have done. We will keep you in our prayers for continued health! Willa Parsons Griffin rgriffin@ieway.com