Thought the idea of posting/reposting surnames a good one. Haven't done it in a while. Surnames proven for First Families of Jefferson County: Megrail, Cole, Talbott, Merriman, Blackburn, Farquhar, Crawford, Phillips, Jones. The following are some of my Jefferson County ancestors: COX -- Stuck at Jacob COX (c1807-1873), son of Elisha COX (c1760-1839). If the census can be believed, they probably traveled from MD via PA to Jefferson Co. SEALS -- Jacob's wife was Julia Ann SEALS (1808-c1880). I've found a Thomas SEALS who might be a brother. No other information on Julia except marriage and kids. DAVIS -- Margaret DAVIS (1840-1881), wife of Wesley COX (1834-1902). I've been unable to find parents or siblings for Margaret yet. My uncle Charles COX (1912-1992) remembered going to a DAVIS home in Chandler when he was young. I'm working on that! PHILLIPS-- Back to Robert (c1795-1862) and Ruth CRAWFORD PHILLIPS and believe John PHILLIPS was Robert's father. However, OGS would not accept my proofs for First Families so I am still looking for info there. KELLAR/KELLER -- Ann KELLAR (1834-1873) is wife of Elijah PHILLIPS (1834-1897). Ann's parents and siblings elude me. I am trying to determine if Peter KELLER of Carroll and Harrison counties is father. Any help on these mysterious folks who have no parents appreciated. Willing to exchange data on families. Kathryn Cox