Bredt, Since this is a very OLD message, contact may be unavailable. I have info on the COSTNER families and would like to share. >From what I gather from census records, the J. S. stood for James S. I have not found a death or burial for James either and would have thought he was buried in the Lone Wolf Cem along with Sarah Costner. Sarah's maiden name was "Sarah Ann Diehl or Deale and was born in Bollinger Co., MO. I am in contact with the Descendants of some of your ancestors Half-Sibling Costners. Would love to learn more about the MARTIN side. PLEASE contact me at kenorris@bellsouth.net Keith E. Norris Charlotte, NC COSTNER/CHOSTNER Family Researcher