My apologies for the multiple posting but as I have sparse reference to the person/family of John Whitehand( from 1853- 1870 in all of these counties- embracing Land Grant 1853, some Marriages and Wills ( Though not, unfortunately all of the apparent multiple marraiages or Births).Neither do I have location of Deaths/Burials .. It would appear that all of my references may apply to John , His Son by the same name and two siblings. William and Margaret.. The latter two married in Audrain ,MO and Gibson TN.. As the WHITEHAND name is relatively rare ( and even more so in US ) I have little doubt that this family have common links but would appreciate any additional information or References.. As an Idea of the "thin line" have a look at.. http://www.vicnet.net.au/whitehaj/usmigr.htm Thank you for your Tolerance and trust your will keep the name in mind during your own research Regards, from DOWNUNDER John -- John Whitehand 'phone +61 3 9314 5306 West Footscray 3012 AUSTRALIA http://www.vicnet.net.au/~whitehaj/welcome.htm "co-operation achieves- competition destroys"