I dont know when you joined the list Roy, but have enjoyed your postings and this last tale is fascinating! Do keep us posted on your witch hunt. It is a shocker to find one related to infamous people on your family lines, and when they show up as direct ancestors we have to learn to accept the fact that every family has them, even if they arent talking about it. A couple of years ago, I found that one of my direct ancestors could very well be the first woman hanged at the Plymouth colony, Alice Bishop. (Up until that time all I had found were preachers, farmers, yeomen, knights and ladies) Now suddenly a murderer! She was hanged for killing her own child, and confessed to the crime. Of course then they didnt mess around long and she went to the gallows in short order. I think of what would have happened today with this situation. She would have been sent to specialist, and probably judged insane, escaping the gallows. It isnt as fascinating as your account of your Blacksheep! Have you thought of joining the Blacksheep Society?? They are always looking for new stories and new members. I havent joined yet, but your story would be a good one for their archives. Sue Ellen "Life is what happens while you are making other plans"