This is where genealogy and history come alive, cousins. I could see the image Mary's words evoked, and felt like I WAS THERE. It would be interesting to hear about other Pyle landmarks, homes etc.,. and whose line they tie into. Anyone else have any reports of genealogical trips that may edify us in our search? When I hear stories like Mary's, it makes me want to get movin' and start doing hands-on, physical travel and research. Sometimes that's just what we need to be doing! I think I'll start consulting my maps.................. Keep diggin'! Rebecca :) Mary wrote: Well, now with at least two revelations of the Wiltshire/ John Pyle/ Mary Withers connections. I wanted you to know that this July, I visited the church in Bishops Cannings and the crypt with John and Mary still stands at the first grave site behind the alter. It's breathtaking and charming in that area. Just up the road the "white horse" that was commissioned by John's son Robert Pyle (brother to the Nicholas that you cite) is highly visible. (and I hope you all know the story of the thieving runaway artists is still alive and well repeated among the local villagers). I was awed and stunned as I approched the graveyard to witness a wedding of major proportions exiting the church. This was truely an experience I'll never forget. To have walked on the very grounds of my own ancestors of so long ago. Mary Morelli