These are absolute dead ends but all in Jefferson Co, Benjamin Reed - also seen as Read 1760-1833 documented in Steubenville as early as 1785, returned 1797 to 1806 possibly moved to Harrison Co. 1810 m. Jemima Edgington dau of George & Margaret Broome Edgington (lived/died WV). Jacob Smith 1780 - 1826 married in Steubenville 1802 moved Harrison/Guernsey Co.s by 1810 died Washington Twp, Guernsey Co. probably born VA. Married Lydia Elizabeth Reed dau of Ben. Have decendants, but no siblings/parents for him. George Reed (son of Benjamin) m. Susannah Swarts, Swartz or Swats 1825, believe family of Susan from Jefferson or Columbiana Co's. Benjamin Clifton b. abt 1815, mother Louisa/Lovy/Luisa from DE 2d marriage to Arthur Van Kirk (1819) - brother Theodore - sons William, David, John daus, Zerilda & Martha, several wives. Believe he moved to Washington Co. 1850, but left all children except Martha behind. Martha's mother Nancy Martin - other wives include: Mary Glenn, Anne Curfman and Lydia Seaton. Possible brother John m. Agnes McCullough moved to Pittsburg area. I am also interested in the Risdon/Risden families and anything connected to the Quaker Garretsons. Any tid-bits appreciated. Faith keahey@fiberpipe.net