Good Morning Tena, You are correct. I did send you a copy of Belvas' book on this Laird Family. I visited Tabor IA and the surrounding area this past June for more research on what she had written in that book. I couldn't find anything of mention about Cumberland PA or that area, but do know another branch of Lairds I am researching did settle, for awhile at least in the Cumberland area. Belva was a rather prolific writer. I have copies of six other books she has written concerning the church in the area, history of Fremont County, some poems, etc. Some of her dates are wrong in the Laird History Book, but overall it is a good guide for continued looking. Regarding no Lairds in trouble, I tend to think she was referring to her own little circle of Lairds, as so far at least, all that I have found, her little group appears to have been pretty forthright and upstanding individuals. Now if you will excuse me, Mr. Floyd is creeping up into my backyard. Thanks for help Tena. Jim Laird, FL