My Hancocks came from Worcester Co and settled in Clermont Co as well. As far as I know, there was no mixing of families. I would be interested in any Hancock info, from these places, as I seem to have encountered the infamous " brick wall." Thnx Kevin MacAskill Annette Kapple wrote: > I am searching for the origins of William MELVIN, and his family; I > believe he was originally from Maryland. He seems to have settled in > Clermont County about 1820. I believe he had a son named James, and a > son named Stephen. A John MELVIN, born about 1776, lived in nearby > Bracken County, Kentucky. His children were probably a James MELVIN, > John MELVIN, and a Nancy MELVIN-HICKS. I believe this family was from > Worcester County, Maryland. Does anyone know whether the William and > John MELVIN families were related? > Thanks! > Annette Kapple > > > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > -- Free downloads Visit my website @ www.members.shaw.ca/kevinmac