Betty- I have Methodist Circuit Rider, Rev. Samuel West (born about 1779) in (usually Union Twp., sometimes Miami Twp.) Clermont from 1809 until death 1879. By all accounts, he was at least 99 years old, some have him as old as 108, but I am sure this is due to a mix-up with another with the same name. After 15 years, he is still my biggest brick wall. Different census records have him born in PA and VA. Combining this with familiar names in the area, I figure probably the Redstone Old Fort area, but do not know for sure. The information people have posted on the web is INCORRECT. He is NOT the son of William West and Hannah Shaw of Chester Co., PA., who was born in 1771. (That William West stayed, married, lived a full life and died in the same county) It seems like everything would fit perfectly with the West family who came from VA (Descendants of Thomas West) and were in present-day Adams County, Brown County and Bethel area of Clermont County. BUT, there is NO indication of his existance in the volumes by Donal West. I mention him in connection with your post, Betty, because among tiny clues I have: His first grandson's name....Thomas Owens Edwards West. Sam's own son was Samuel Roberts Strong West (mother's maiden name was Strong, but cannot find a Robert as a given name or a family name of Roberts). His daughter was Rebecca Julia Evans West, and although her mother was Rebecca, I do not know from where the Julia Evans came. Any tips appreciated! Amy Schneider