Saw your query and the mention of your ancestor's birth in Charles Co., MD. I'm researching in Charles Co., MD and also in Hampshire Co., (W)VA trying to tie my known NELSON ancestor to a Richard NELSON from Chas. Co., MD to Hampshire Co, (W)VA circa 1790+-. I know that a Thomas Slain (Slane) wed a Margaret NEILSON 1792 - they in turn had a dau. who wed a Joseph FAHS. Am wondering if Margaret NEILSON was related to this early Richard Nelson from Chas. Co., MD?? Would your research contain any info. on any NELSON/NEILSON? Would gladly look in my personal library for mention of your ancestors. I have a number of books printed regarding Hampshire Co. and also Charles Co.. I suspect your research most probably has reviewed all these sources already. Let me know where you've looked and for whom, and I'll see what additional sources I might have at home. Sincerely searchin', Karen Nelson Hangsleben