In a message dated 3/2/2004 8:14:09 AM Pacific Standard Time, Jespane@cs.com writes: If you want the children listed in a family, let me know and I will look in the Ballou Book I also have a book on the Rounds family; haven't checked to see if Martin is in it No, I think this will be sufficient. I am gathering SLACK descendants and wondered about Jerusha SLACK BALLOU'S children -- but don't need to go further on these lines. Do you have any idea where these children were born? Which side of the MA/RI border? So I'll know where to look to verify dates? Thanks! Sue Susan M. Hillier Roe Seal Beach, CA SueMHR@aol.com "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead, 1901-1978