Hi Don't take this as fact, but I think there may have been a Rev. Thomas Burr Rockwell who was acquainted with central New York, possibly in the 1830-40s. He was a missionary and married (of all names) a Polly Smith. His father, Thomas H. Rockwell, married abigail Hawley, and I do believe they may have lived in the Utica area. They are from the Thomas and Sarah (Rusco) Rockwell line too, but from their son, Thomas (not John). I don't know that line, but am quite sure Thomas Burr Rockwell migrated to Illinois. Unfortunately, this is a sketchy time period for Rockwell research and sorting out just the line I descend is trying. To complicate things, I am related to an altogether different line of Rockwells, through my 5g grandmother, Hannah (Rockwell) Smith, of Saratoga. (Incidentally <grinning> I refuse to do any "Smithing" of any kind for anyone - I am reaching new heights of senility.) Loo - I remember you writing about your Rockwells awhile back - a Wisconsin tie, I think. If you could reiterate, either here or offline, I could look up some things for you, regarding what you tell me. Just let me know what you want to know, specifically, and I will try to get you some answers. John __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com