Researchers, In the source "Academies and Colleges in Early Ohio, 1797-1851" this was listed: March 7, 1837 Sheffield Manual Labor Institute, Lorain Co. Ohio. Has anyone ever heard of this? -- Nancy M. Meyers, Lorain OH Genealogy Lookup Volunteer http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen A proud RootsWeb Supporter Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness Volunteer http://raogk.rootsweb.com Life Member of Ohio Genealogical Society http://www.ogs.org/