Janet, The information you received was probably from either Bob Wilson or Darla Edmiston. Bob's e-mail address is: [email protected] Darla's e-mail address is: [email protected] I have also done some research on the HUDSPETH line along with another lady who lives in Independence, MO. I am assuming that your note refers to Gideon Thomas HUDSPETH (1849-1914) and his wife Mary Elizabeth MERRICK (1849-1914). Gideon is a distant cousin of Giles HUDSPETH (1784-1867) who is one of my wife's ancestors. Hope this is the information you are looking for. Ken Soper