Sue Thanks very much. I will start looking in Snyder county. That makes sense as I have always found more history in the newer counties. At various times Snyder was a part of each of the counties that my Sam was known to be in. J. Ray Young --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.778 / Virus Database: 525 - Release Date: 10/15/04