Hi Donna, I checked and my husband's Ogden's were originally from Essex Co., NJ, so I don't think there's a connection... altho' you never know. :-) FYI and anyone else on the list who might be interested, see my Ogden page at http://community-2.webtv.net/bunny-jo/ECHOSFROMTHEPAST/page11.html for more info. Thanks. Jackie ------------------------------------------ Donna Woolum wrote... Hi Jackie, Thanks so much for checking. My Desmond Ogden BENJAMIN lived in New York City in 1835 and was also there in 1839 according to the city directory. According to his marriage record to Elizabeth FISHER he was from North Salem NY Westchester County at the time of their marriage in that city. I think he may be connected to the Benjamin's that lived in Morris County NJ. What part of NJ are your Ogden's from? Donna Donna Woolum - [email protected]