Hello, Listmembers, I'm a new subscriber to your list. I found the following at a Univ. of MI site this a.m.: "At an Agricultural Fair held at Watertown, in the State of New York, on the 2d day of October, 1856, two hundred and twenty premiums, ranging from three to fifty dollars each, were awarded to successful competitors....From the proceedings of the Awarding Committee we make the following extracts: "Best Team of Oxen Hiram CONVERSE.............................$50.00..." I am searching for any information on this Hiram CONVERSE -- his descendants and ancestors. I am a great-X-3-granddaughter of one Hiram CONVERSE who, in 1851, was postmaster of Mason, Ingham Co., MI. I'm wondering if there is a connection. I hope to hear from someone on this list. Thank you. Best Regards, Sally BOLSTER HOLCOMBE <jrh1036@aol.com> Researching in New York: BODENSTEIN, BOLSTER, CAREY, CHILDS, CONVERSE, DELANEY, HOLCOMB(E), LEWIS, LYON, WEEKS/WICKS.