Could this be your family? - This is found in 'Knox County, Ohio Will Abstracts 1808-1877 vol.1' Adam Shults dated 11 May 1846 Box:11-File:342 Bk:B Pg.222 wife Margaret, daus Mary Knowls & Elizabeth Harris eldest, dau Margaret Shumway, sons, Abram, John, James, Adam, George, Albert, Jacob & David. You would also want to consult land records as they can be very helpful for these pre 1850 families. Good Luck - Denise Crawford