Thanks to all who have made comments. The list has been stirred, for whatever reason it might have needed stirring. I have not had the opportunity to have any helpful comments from Sandra since I haven't been active myself for several years. I would like to say thanks again to Gail Steckel for the help she gave me several years ago. As for "stuck" for brick wall, I grew up with a family named "Stuckey" Stucke, Stucky being variations so we just have to be careful how we post. I have certainly blown some posts over the years. Furthermore, as a reminder, spellings have changed, old documents are hard to read, transcribers are human. My Michael Claver became Miychal Kleiber and my Elizabeth Beals became Eliza Rails. And my today's posting is anything: Aikins/Akins/Aikin/Akin/Aken/Achen and so on which is perhaps why I can't find much about them in Pennsylvania. James Akins was born 1753 place unknown, died in Penn. & is buried at Old Eagle School Cemetery in Tredyffrin, Chester County. If you run across this family I would appreciate any help. I would like to find James' parents, his wife's maiden name and who were their children. They had two known sons: John Hamilton and Andrew who both went to Ohio and to Iowa. Other than that I am "stuck." Thanks Rose