Here is a New Book on Choates, if interested contact the William R. Lawrence MD. The info is below. Tim Casey NOW AVAILABLE: 'The Choates of Southern Illinois and Related Families, Genealogical Study. A 25 year project. This two volume set traces 15 generations of over 25,00 relatives from 1676 AD in Baltimore, Maryland to the present day. Included among the Choate relations are members of the Boner, Brooks, Buie, Casey, Cavitt, Dalton, Grantham, Humphreys, Johnson, Kincy, Lawrence, Lowery, Martin, McFatridge, Simmons, Vaughn, Smith, Taylor, White, Williams, Russell and many other family branches. Many pertinent records, stories, and anecdotes are included. In makes a wonderful gift to pass down from generation to generation! The cost is $75.00, US, for each two volume set, post paid to anywhere in the USA. Please send Check or money order to CHOATE GENEALOGICAL STUDY, C/O William R. Lawrence, MD, 655 Maple Court, Frankfort, IL 60423. Phone 815-469-3239 or 3248, FAX 815-469-8548, by September 1, 2000. Allow 8 - 10 weeks for delivery.