In reply to message by nightsky@t-one.net: >> I am a Benge descentant and am just starting out researching Benge. The CD mentioned, is it the Dozens of Cousins on CD? Can you describe the CD and do you know where to get it or the book? Any help appreciated! Elizabeth Caldwell >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<SNIP>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A friend of many in Genealogy and a Cousin to many families of the KENTUCKY and OHIO, including MORRIS, STAMPER, HOLLAND, MARCUM, McINTOSH, LEWIS & BOLLING - BOWLING descents. > TROTWOOD, OHIO is near DAYTON, OHIO William G. O'Connor, 72, a longtime resident of Trotwood (OH) passed away peacefully Friday evening April 12, 2002, at Hospice of Dayton. William had been a math and science teacher for over 30 years, having taught most of the time with the Trotwood-Madison Schools. He was also a veteran of the Korean Conflict, member and past president of the Civil Service Commission and was proud to have been a published author with his book, "Dozens of Cousins." William is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years Mary; son and his wife - Samuel and Michelle of Miamisburg, OH; daughter Kara E. O'Connor of Trotwood; special grandchild Alexander; sister Marie Smith of PA. And many more nieces, nephews, relatives, and special friends. Funeral services will be held 10:30am Tuesday 16 April 2002 at the Union Pentecostal Church 1100 N. Union Rd. where William was a member. Rev. Clifford Hurst presiding. Friends may wish to call at the Rogers Funeral Home, Trotwood, OH on Monday from 5-8 PM. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in memory of William. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<SNIP>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Col. William Green O'Connor, contributed his time and devotion to the Census Records at our sister site of Rootsweb at KYBREATH-L@rootsweb.com (BREATHITT COUNTY, KY) His CD's of Kentucky Cousins will be greatly missed and is one of the outstanding Pioneer Genealogists long before our present computer generations. This Author shares all condolences to his immediate family as he will be greatly missed. Thank you Colonel for your kindness and generosity to all of us! SEE - ELIJAH BOWLING descents ( a son of Rev. Jesse Bowling and Mary Pennington.) ELIJAH was born Lee County., VA in 1801, died in Laurel County, KY in 1883. <<<<<<<<<<<<<SNIP>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The family may be reached at this last address for inquires about copies of his Genealogy CD based on the Dozens of Cousins compilations of Col. Wm. G. O'Connor: 716 Bradfield Dr., Trotwood, OH 45426 > SAMPLE OF "BENGE" DATA FOUND UNDER FAMILY OF "CORNETT" (3)Margaret Cornett 1805 md Lewis Frank Benge 1805 (a)Isaac Benge 1832 (b)James Benge 1833 (c)William Benge 1835 (d)Henry Benge 1837 (e)Susan Benge 1838 (f)Sally Benge 1840 (g)Robert Benge 1841 (h)Baxter Benge 1842 (i)Jerry Benge 1834 (j)Daniel Benge 1847 > OTHER DATA can be found under "COMBS", "BOWLING", and others. JOHN in CA