This would be a note to Jim Boyce. If you have a copy of the book, History of Ashland County, could you look up a couple of names for me? Robert MURPHY b. 1801 came first to Ashland County, Sharon Twp. between 1820 and 1830 from PA I'm not sure how long he was there, but later was in Springfield, Richland County. I recently learned the maiden name of his first wife, and my great grandmother: I assume he married Martha Baird sometime before 1830 when their first son John was born. This marriage does not appear in the Marriage books of Richland County, and I had thought perhaps they married in another county, but I have not found that yet. Since he was in Ashland County, perhaps there is something on him in Ashland County Hx. or perhaps Martha Baird's family. Could you let me know if there is a Robert MURPHY or BAIRD family in Ashland County Hx. book? Census tracts later indicate that their children's mother (Martha Baird) was born in Ohio, so I think they met and married in Ohio. Thanks so much for any help. Harriet Murphy Awapara email: [email protected]