Carole.....Thank you for the details abt surname CRECELIUS in Crawford Co, IN. The letters you cited certainly a reminder of the difficult times one has in relocating to new areas away from family. Re Crawford Co.....I've recently traced brother of one of my distant Aunts, Cara Virginia (Alexander) Murphy to Leavenworth in Crawford Co....he was Sterling Alexander but not certain of exact time period; likely early 1900's. Balance of this branch of my MURPHY line had been in Meade 1868 onward & Brandenburg Co 1900>. I'll look for Ann Crecelius on the Crawford Co BB with rootsweb. Thanks again for your kindness. Charlie Murphy near Seattle.