Don, Thanks for the information. I think with the time periods and counties the way they were, I might have to check in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware as well. Maybe even New York and New Jersey. Thanks again for the help. Teri Teri: Forgot to answer your question regarding the Florida research. As I recall he checked the time period, circa 1825 and the counties in existence then. From there it was a no brainer, Key West was in St. Johns County. This is an idea for you, verify the time period and location (best you can.) Check the counties in existence, then sign on to the rootsweb for the parent county. Make your query there, perhaps somebody will respond with some help or at least guidance as to where to look. Don