Perhaps a number 3) needs to be added to my previous post. Perhaps Charles left his family because of a religious disagreement. Religion is a very touchy subject so perhaps Charles was part of the Maryland League - wanted to marry (May Haley a protestant) and because of family upset, changed his name and moved. Second generation Americans tend to be more liberal in their beliefs then original immigrants (at least in some cases) as they become part of the "great melting pot." Are there any Haley's in the area where the Maryland League were settled? Skip Queen