The book by John Hill Martin, Esq. printed in Philadelphia in 1877 titled Chester (And Its Vicinity,) Delaware County, in Pennsylvania; with Genealogical Sketches of Some Old Families Has historical references and a very good index for the surname JAMES. Circa 1700's thru 1877. References to Maryland, Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Quaker records as well as vitals information and family genealogy. __________________ Linda M. Thank lthank@turboisp.com __________________