Shari, For what it's worth, the Soundex index shows a William MacMICKEL listed in Mercer Co. It's the only result that comes close to the McMICHAEL name. 1840 US FEDERAL CENSUS Mercer Co. Roll: 413 Page: 87 3 males 10-15 1 male 50-60 1 female 20-30 1 female 40-50 Marilyn --------------------original message---------------- In a message dated 9/20/2007 12:42:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Caddygrl92@aol.com writes: I am trying to find my 3xgreat-grandmother Mary McMichael, who married Joseph Custer in Mercer Co. in 1841. Trying to find her parents, if possible. Thank you, Shari ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com