Hi Millard, It seems to be just one of those funny sort of days; I think you will see what I mean when you read the following: Grant Co., Kentucky Marriage Bonds and Records, 1866-1875, abstracts by Janet Pease Turner, W. T. (X) and Susan Wilson Bond Date: 16 October 1867. Bondsman: Wm (X) Oldham. Groom of Grant Co age 22y, 1st marriage, farmer, born Pendleton Co. Father born Pendleton Co; mother born Bourbon Co., Ky. Bride of Grant Co age 20y, 1st marriage, born Gr Co. Both parents born Gr Co. "Consent of bride's father". Bond Book 1865-1867, page 399 Marriage Date: 17 October 1867 at the residence of Squire Wilson, by Z. R. Carter. Witnesses: ROBBER (SIC?) CROOK and Thomas Thomas. (That is exactly what it says!) O'Neal, James H. and Sarah E. Crook Bond Date: 25 May 1871, Bondsman: Robert Crook. Consent of Sarah E. Crook for her marriage of J. H. O'Neal "I being my own guardian" given May 25th/ attest: Robert H. Crook. Groom of Owen Co., Ky ae 31y, 2nd marriage, carpenter, born Gr Co. Both parents born Ky. Bride of Gr Co ae 29y, 1st marriage, born Gr Co. Both parents born Gr. Co. Married 25 May 1871 at the residence of Bennett Crook. "certificate proven by R. H. Crook". Bond Book 1780-183, page 164. Marriage Date: May 25, (no year given) at the residence of the bride's father by Z. R. Carter. Witnesses: Manoah Lucas, Robt Crook Pendleton Co., Kentucky Tax Lists, 1817-1820, abstracts by Janet Pease 1817, page 6 Crook, Jeremiah - 1 white male over 21, no acreage, 21st Regiment under Captain Glaves. 1817, page 5 Crook, John - 1 white male over 21, 100 acres, Grassy Creek, entered, surveyed and patented in the name of Fowler, , 21 Regiment under Capt. P. B. Hume 1817, page 6 Crook, Robert - 1 white male over 21, 50 acres, Eagle wtrs, entered, surveyed and patented in the name of Fowler, , 21 Regiment under Capt. P. B. Hume 1817, page 7 Crook, William - 1 white male over 21, no acreage, 21st Regiment under Capt. Glaves. 1818, page 4 Crook, Robert - 1 white male over 21, no acreage, 21st Regiment under Capt. Glaves 1818, page 4 Crook, William - 1 white male 0ver 21, no acreage, 21st Regiment under Capt. Hume. 1818, page 4 Crook, John - 1 white male over 21, 100 acres, Grassy Creek, entered, surveyed and patented in the name of Fowler, 21 Regiment under Capt. P. B. Hume. 1819, page 6 Crook, Jeremiah - 1 white male over 21, no acreage, 21 Regiment under Capt. Fowler. 1819, page 6 Crook, William - 1 white male 0ver 21, no acreage, 21st Regiment under Capt. Fugate. 1819, page 7 Crook, Robert - 1 white male over 21, 50 acres, Eagle Creek, entered, surveyed and patented in the name of Cavens & Craig , 21 Regiment under Capt. P. B. Hume. 1819, page 7 Crook, John - 1 white male over 21, 100 acres, entered, surveyed and patented in the name of Harris, 21 Regiment under Capt. P. B. Hume. 1819, page 7 Crook, Richard - 1 white male over 21, no acreage, 21st Regiment under P. B. Hume Well that's all the Crooks I could find in my book, Hope it helps, Bonnie