Posted on: Madison Co. Oh Queries Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Oh/Madison?read=603 Surname: Converse ------------------------- Caleb Hemenway Converse was the son of Parley Converse. Caleb was born 4 Dec 1810 in Vermont, died 3 Dec 1895 in Unionville, Ohio (Union Cnty). Caleb married Louisa L. Ketch. Parley (son of Rev Jeremiah) Converse's first wife was Arpe Hemenway. She died 30 Nov, 1823 and is buried in the Smith Cemetery in Plain City. Dr. Jeremiah Converse married Hortense Sarah Hemenway. Orinda appears to be a family name, going back to Capt Pain Converse. Two volumes of The Converse Family and Allied Familes written by Charles Allen Converse in early 1900's can be found in the Plain City library. Let me know if you want something looked up.