Pat, I am very sorry. I knew you were a descendant of Benedict and Elizabeth McPherson Mattingly and let it completely slip my mind. I've been communicating with another descendant of Ben's who you ought to know about in case you don't. Hope the two of you don't mind my using this method to introduce you. The person of whom I speak is Fred Robertson whose address is shown. **************************** > Washington Co. KY Marriages 1826-1835 compiled by Mary Jo Maguire, Sylvia Taylor and T. Gerald Thompson > > "Mattingly, Benedict bond given 12-19-1831 to marry Elizabeth McPherson surety William McPherson Book 2 page 317 consent filed 12-18-1831 by his mother Elizabeth Mattingly no witnesses given." > > I was not able to find the bond or consent at the courthouse when I went there 4-5 years ago. I am a descendant of Benedict Mattingly and Elizabeth McPherson. > > Pat Venable