There was a Cross family on farmland just across the river. I am trying to locate them, too, specifically Catharine Cross born about 1816 in Barton. Any links would be appreciated. /g -- gtuck@canada.com is temporarily down Please use george.tuck@gmail.com Please do not use my rogers.com address The universe is perfectly transparent: we exist as flaws in ancient glass. John Updike (1932-2009) (\__/) ( *V* ) {{........}} ___^_^___ cheers/gt