In a message dated 4/5/2006 1:09:41 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: We've found close connections with NICHOLS, SMELSER, GROSS, BASHAM, BAKER and ARMS, mainly in Bedford Co., VA, through marriage. Then, of course, the earlier generations of PAYNE and STUMP. Judy, I'd be interested in learning more about your Basham lines and your Payne family. I am a descendent of Obediah Basham and Celia Dowell. Carolin in Oregon