Good morning I neglected to mention in my post that there were several Samuel Whartons in the Mifflin/Huntingdon Counties. There was a land speculator and two with sons by the name of James. The one I am looking for resided in the Shirley area. Even then I have to be careful to not confuse the land developer of Philadelphia with the farmer. Carolee California **************It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf00030000000001)