RE James Hamilton b 1758 from message dated Thu, 18 Feb 1999 of Brenda Hamilton Hoots: Do not have your family, but offer this in case you see some connection. My Rogers were in Lincoln Co, KY by abt 1780, then Madison,and Green Co's some moved to IL 1830. One of John L. Rogers children probably married a Hamilton. Note below Susan Hamilton. Have only a census, no marriage data. All the given names occur in the Rogers family, however William is uncommon. 1850 Montgomery Co, IL Census Harden D. Rodgers 40 M Farmer KY Martha 36 F KY William 18 M Farmer IL John 16 M Farmer IL Lucinda 13 F IL Anthony 8 M IL Harden 6 M IL Theodroe 2 M IL Susan Hamilton 60 F VA There is a marriage of a Celia Hamilton to William Davis 27 Feb 1850 Menard Co IL. My Rogers were Scot-Irish, Presbyterians. Sharon K ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com