Thanks Judy. I'd found that piece. And Asa CRANDALL was actually the grandfather of F (for Fred) W. His father was Charles M. and his mother Susan KRESS, a cousin of mine. I'd really like to know when the toy factory closed, whether it was bought out or went bankrupt. Probably about 1910, because that is when the sons turned to other businesses. There may even be some pictures somewhere? Charles CRANDALL invented the mid-1880's equivalent of the Rubik Cube. A puzzle called Pigs in Clover. It apparently was a huge fad in 1889 and 1890. The firm was also well known for it's Crandall's Building Blocks, apparently a precursor of Lincoln Logs. Just sounds like an interesting addition to the family tree! And I'd like to know more. Karyl Hubbard karylh@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos: High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25�