Hi Lanita & All, I research as many of the sibling lines as possible. I've learned that groups of families migrated and settled together. Marriages among families in different generations produce some interesting relationships. :-) I have several cousins (of varying degrees) with whom I'm related in at least 3 different ways. This is especially true in my Oregon Co. families. You miss so much interesting information when you research only a direct line. As someone pointed out, you also miss some wonderful clues leading to your direct lines. Carlene Missouri Ozarks ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.