Morning Listers, Thanks so much Norma.. Yes this really helped ; I did have this Jesse in my data, however with only his 1st wife Rhoda Saisbury and 1 child, Sarah Ballou. Then I had a dangling Jesse Ballou m. to Abigail Cook. No wonder he was dangling. :) My info on the Jesse/Abigail came from the Walter Cook(e) Gen) . My info on the Jesse/Rhoda was from VR'S of R.I. and a chart of a former Cookie Munchie who descended from this line. Well back to the drawing board. :) This settles Jesse Ballou , thanks so much, Norma. However it leaves Abigail Cook dangling. Probably the stone is another Abigail Cook ?? However: The stone I mentioned is next to: Abigail Blackmore Ballou: In Memory of Mrs Abigail Ballou late widow of Noah Ballou (formerly widow of Mr. Daniel Cooke) died Sept. 18, 1808 in the 65th year of her age: So looks like I assumed it was their daughter. But as you say Norma, d.d does not match. Needs more work! You all have a nice day, Beautiful day here in Ma. Alice