Hi, Thanks so much for your reply. I only have listed 9 children for Conrad Jr. and Catharine. Which ones am I missing? Children: Samuel, Wm, Joseph, Elizabeth, David, Isaiah, Allen, Ruth and Amanda. I only have birth & death dates for Elizabeth & Amanda. The other children's info. was extracted from census records. I descend from John Smith who married Mary Gingling or Gingrich. Do you have info on Conrad Jr.'s siblings? Any clues as to whom Conrad Sr.'s and Barbara Knauss's parents were? I'm anxious to hear from you again. I'd almost given up posting to the list as I never found anyone related or had info on my family. Again, thanks for replying. Do you live near Knox or Stark Co., IL? GraceJackson@aol.com