Bill, Several points of interest: Alexander and White Counties in Illinois also may have had some JP migrations. I still suspect that at least one of the WINCHESTERs of Marshall County came to White County. Where online could I obtain maps and articles showing routes and transportation means of that era? For instance, when did the first railroad lines come about in the JP area? Are there township platt maps in the 1870 time for Marshall Co showing property owners? Also, does anyone have a copy of the Guardian Settlement Book v1, 1856-1934 for Marshall County? It is listed as one of the Extant Records of Marshall County. I wonder if there's any WINCHESTER entries, esp Thomas WINCHESTER. Terry Winchester Evansville, IN --------------------------------- Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP.