Thanks again, Linda. I guess that Poland was within the boundaries of Trumbull in the very early 1800's. Tonight at the FHL I found some 1810 tax lists from Trumbull. There were the Cowdens and the TWP. was Po. I assume for Poland. I may be in the right direction anyway. Really appreciate your help. Take care, MargeVan Hemert Bonita,CA ---------- >From: LRLBugsy@aol.com >To: OHTRUMBU-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [OHTRUMBU-L] William Cowden and Almira Day, m. abt. 1824 >Date: Wed, Aug 4, 1999, 6:56 PM > >Gustavus and Poland are about 35 miles apart, but were both settled very >early in the Western Reserve. Gustavus is in the northeastern corner of >Trumbull County, and Poland is in the southeastern section of Mahoning >County. Cowden is a name that comes up often in these parts. There were >also early settlers in Wayne township, Ashtabula Co., which is where I was >born and raised (southeastern corner). Good luck in your search. > >Blessings, > Linda > >