Chuck, It makes sense that our Joseph was a teacher also. His son Milton Hopkins left home at the age of 15 (after leaving to Rush Co, IN with his Mother after the death of his father) to 'get' an education when his stepfather refused to help him with his education. Milton became a lawyer, a teacher and a minister. Now I need to be able to find more information on this Joseph and find a connection. I have been unable to find birth records for Milton but do know through Bible records he was born in Nicholas Co. in 1821. This may be our man!!! Thank you so much. Carolyn