Hi Marie: Some months ago, while at my local Martinsville, IN Library, I met a fellow who had relatives from Hopeville, Grand River/ Decatur County, Iowa His name is RONALD JOY. He mentioned he had Noftsger ancestors -- do you know RON? He went back to Iowa the last of May to put a military stone on one of his ancestors' graves -- and was to meet with Donna Vann (my sweet cousin) in Grand River. It seems her mother went to school with his mother. (Donna, jump in here if I have the wrong information....) I haven't heard from either Ron or Donna about their visit -- BUT WOULD LIKE TO. (smile!!) Anyway, just wondering if Ron was any of your relation. I have his e-mail address and he lives around Ninevah, IN. It was a real serendipity meeting him -- he was doing research on some of his people in Indiana and he happened to mention Iowa; well my big ears flapped' and I asked him where in Iowa, and he said, "Oh you probably wouldn t know where it is because it's so small".. I said, "Well try me".. and he said "Decatur County".... Well, nuf said!! Just something fun to share... Regards Always, Nancee