Well, Lauren, there was a William Pope who married Rosanna Thomas, in 1810, but not sure how 'slow' he was! Thanks for the tid-bits that might fit! As always, you find so many good 'tidbits'! Diana in AL and others of this line! You had written: I can't remember who had William Pope as a brick wall. I just got a couple new books and found a person who might be of interest. Frederick-Town Herald July 20, 1805 "Joseph Birnside, Clarksburg, Mtg Co, offers reward for apprentice boy, William Pope, bound to tanning and currying business, short, well made, in 18th yr, light colored hair, speaks slow, rather slow motioned, supposedly went off with a person named Basil Murphy." Diana in AL