Valerie, My James line doesn't begin with Wales, but with Germany I believe. Thomas C James was born in Oldenburg Germany about 1745 he married a Molly Downey there and they both came to Pennsylvania. There are nine children of this marriage, Thomas Jr, John, Joseph, William P., Polly, Patsey, Cyrus, James E. and Samuel. My ancestor, William was born in Washington Co, PA and I know that James E was born in Jasper Co, IL. >From there the descendants can be found in IL, KY, and IN. I have not been able to trace my James' past Germany to Wales. Robin http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Trails/7497