This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RRB.2ACE/6044.1 Message Board Post: There is no mention of Sylvanus in the Hinsdale section of "The History of Cattaraugus Co" by Adams. I would guess this is because his line did not remain there very long. The NYS Statistical Census for Hinsdale in 1835 does not list Sylvanus either. (I have the microfilm). It does list Anthony CASWELL (2M, 2F). He is the earliest of the "local" CASWELLs and I have the bulk of his descendants. He was b 1797 and his parents were Allen and Elizabeth (SHEARMAN) CASWELL of Hopkinton, RI. Having 2 CASWELL males in Hinsdale that early in the 1800s is a strong hint that they are related although you indicated Sylvanus was b in England. The will of Allen dated 28 Jan 1833 (RI Geno. Reg vol 7, pg 159) lists Anthony, Lloyd, Allen Jr. and Hannah. I'll keep your query in mind the next time I go to the county seat (Little Valley) although I doubt if there will be much due the short time Sylvanus was in this area. If you should find a connection to Anthony, I'd appreciate knowing it. Of course, I'll let you know if something turns up here. Regards, Sid Emmons,Historian,Town of Lyndon,Catt Co.,NY