Thanks...this evidently is my dilemna too! ANd I am not even sure which of this Joshua Jordan's sons is the father of my Joshua Jordan b 1818, although it is seems likely to me that it is Samuel. Because I was a beginning genealogist when I did my research, I am having trouble coming up with my sources and I intend to re-research it. Your email was very helpful! Jane _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963