Searching for information on the De La Van / Delavan families in the McCracken area about 1840. Edwin's son Benjamin was admitted to practice law in McCracken 16 July 1842. Another purported son, Henry, married Martha Jane Lynn in Massac Co., IL in 1848. Where did this De La Van /Delavan family come from? A marriage recorded in 1845, Massac Co., was for a Mary Delavan and James Young. Dorcas Delavan, widow of Edwin, was living with Mary and James in 1850 (census) in Massac County, and with Benjamin's family in 1860. Thanks in advance. This is a very frustrating family! Nona ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.