Nancy, My Mom was a Welch. Her family came from Johnson Co. around Paintsville and Whitehouse. Were also in Pike Co. What is you connection? Semper Fi. Mary in Mich Researching surnames: Hajduk, Welch, Litton, Collins, Merritts, Meier, Staples and Szela Proud member of the WOMEN MARINES ASSOCIATION, MOTOR CITY CHAPTER