This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stuart, Rich Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JEB.2ACE/373 Message Board Post: Need help to verify my connections! Benjamin RICH was b. ca 1773 in ME (or maybe MA), the son of Ezekiel & Sarah [STEVENS] RICH. He m. Rachel CATES/COATES (or even possibly GATES). She was b. ca 1777 in ME (or maybe MA). From 1800 on, they lived in Cumberland Co., ME -- first in Philip's Gore, and then in Harrison Twp. from 1820 on, where I believe they also died. My husband's ggg-g'parents were Josiah Alden & Miriam/Marion STUART, also of Harrison Twp., Cumberland Co., ME. According to the death certificate of Moses Hanscomb STUART (my hubby's gg-g'father) and the Stewart Clan Magazine archives, Miriam/Marion's maiden name was RICH. I believe that Miriam RICH is the daughter of Benjamin & Rachel [CATES/COATES] RICH. Miriam/Marion RICH was b. ca 1800-1802 in Cumberland Co., ME. She was married by 1830, and this is when Josiah A. STUART first shows up in the Census for that year living right next to Benjamin RICH & family. The two families live very close to one another in 1840, also. I am hoping that someone out there has a complete listing of ALL of the children of Benjamin & Rachel [CATES/COATES] RICH. The names I have do not include a Miriam or Marion. However, a complete search of the Census records for 1810 thru 1840 show less than 5 RICH families living in close enough proximity to be considered candidates for Miriam's family. And of those few, only Benjamin RICH is old enough to have a daughter Miriam's age. Any/all responses greatly appreciated! You may post here, or email me directly at the address shown. If using email, please put "RICH in ME" in the subject line. THANKS!!