Hi, Paul: "Consort" is a term that was often used interchangably with "spouse" in earlier years. I find this especially true in epitaphs. I wouldn't base any conclusion whatever on the use of the term "consort" instead of "wife", as to the writer it was (in every case I have seen) just a traditional way of saying exactly the same thing. Darrell -----Original Message----- From: PaulR10383@aol.com Sent: Jan 8, 2004 7:50 AM Hi Nancy, Benjamin Knowlton was my 6GRGrandfather. Interesting that you mention Phoebe as his "consort" - not wife. I would be interested in any info you have on him (or her)- including picture of cemetery site. I have a copy of a DAR application that lists him as Patriot ( lists he and Phoebe being married in 1850) Many thanks in advance. Best regards, Paul Ryan Darrell A. Martin a native Vermonter in exile in Illinois darrellm@sprynet.com