Thanks Charlene, I don't know of any connections between the Wrights and Wests, or Downings, but you never know! I've never looked in Dade Co. Mo. before.. I'll check it out! I spend most of my time on wild goose chases...doesn't everyone? :) Thanks! Peg Peg, I don't want to lead you on a wild goose chase but there were lots of Wrights in Dade County MO and they are connected to my Downings and Wests in Miller County, and all three of these families were in IL. The Wrights married into my lines so I don't have enough of their family to help you but thought I would suggest that you check around Greenfield. Dade County has a list as well and were helpful to me. Charlene