My Stephen Shepherd died in 1825. I think it would be difficult for him to be your great grandfather. I am 71 and he is my great, great, greatgrandfather. Stephen's son, James died in 1837, James' son, Elza Creal, died in 1912; Elaz's son Wm Thomas (Bill) died in 1948; and my father, Lilburn W. died in 1974. Is there a connection there somewhere? Morris --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online