I have never heard any claim about The Londonderry group introducing flax to America. I think it must be a mistake. They have been weaving flax and other materials since the first settlements. I have been to Derry as it's now called. Londonderry is a bit to the west -happened when the town was divided. I have been to the cemetery back of the church and seen the graves of my ancestors. Does anyone have any info on John Patten who married Jean/Jane Cochran? What I need is his parents. He is the immigrant born 1727 N. Ireland probably the brother of Samuel Patten of Bedford. Thank you Margaret -----Original Message----- From: NHROCKIN-D-request@rootsweb.com <NHROCKIN-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: NHROCKIN-D@rootsweb.com <NHROCKIN-D@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, February 09, 1999 5:23 AM Subject: NHROCKIN-D Digest V99 #34