Hello, Jerry. Thank you for the response. According to the deed index the Lapes who purchased land were Henry, Samuel, Daniel, Sophia, John W., and Catherine. Dates of purchase ranged from 1851-1874. The Lape family from Ohio moved to Illinois around 1961-2, settled in Marion Co.There Nicholas J. Lape died in 1865. I'm unable to find a burial for him, His wife was Elizabeth Rogers Lape. Since he had nine brothers and sisters( I have no names) I thought perhaps the Fayette Co. Lapes might be related. Any clues? Bee