Barbara, Just thought I would drop you an email line and ask how the search for Esau Ritchie was progressing? What has prompted me was that I met the manager of our new bank in Circleville - Margaret Ritchie. Her husband's line goes back to Pike County, Ky. By the way - where does the trail begin for old Esau? Just by chance that I should find him? Is his name really Esau? Good Hunting, Cousin Del....