I absent-mindedly sent this to the FORD list. Hope I've got it straight now! There can be problems with thinking about something half the night and then doing it too early in the morning : ) On that list they couldn't figure out which Fayette I was talking about. I guess not! One in every state. Anyway, here's my request. I have decided to try a new tack on my Ford-Hilton research. It's a variation of the one I did that identified for sure my Ford 3rd gr-grandfather, so it has worked once : ) I'm asking for people with Fords or Hiltons by any first names at all in Fayette or surrounding counties from 1800-1840 if they would please send me their names and identifying dates. If I'm asking for a big list from anyone, you're probably the one I really need to talk to! Mostly, I suspect, I will find one or two here or there. I'm also not asking for a lot of detail. It's like turning over all the pieces in a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes you can see a group whose colors match and belong together, and gradually a pattern may emerge. Thanks so much, Caroline -- >From the desk of -- >From the desk of Caroline House http://house.simplenet.com/mom