> Delsey, I haven't written you in quite a while; hope all is fine with you. > I have a question for you. I have traced my MURPHYs back to KY (my gg > grandfather being from there) but don't know where to start looking in KY. > Do you have any idea where the people "crossed over" the river to Adams > County, OH? Thanks for your help, Rene. Rene, Do you have a time frame? Mason County is right below Adams & Brown County and the nearest river crossing, between Aberdeen & Maseville. Mason is a very old County that has shrunk to it's present area. This might be a good starting place. If you send me a little more info I might be able to narrow it down or closer. Good Luck, Delsey