Hi Karen, I do believe you are my cousin. But... on the Freise side. I am dabbling in genealogy myself and have met one of my mother's cousins by mail and on line. I belong to the LaSalle Co Genealogy group, and have found them a good resource. Were the Nelsons in Ottawa in 1880? Write me back at Kajoga@aol.com, I'd like to hear how you're doing. Gayle Freise Wright