Michael, You're not butting in at all. Sorry I've been so slow to respond, but I've been away on business. I have no link with your line that I am aware of. BUT....have you read "My Ratliff Family 1730's -1900" a book written by Ralph H. Ratliff of Bluefield, WV? Some of his relatives moved to Lawrence county, Ohio from Kentucky. (I recall reading one of Ralph's relatives owned a hardware store in Ironton; ring any bells?) I'm getting getting ready to leave on another business trip, but I'll pull Ralph's book off the shelf as soon as I return and see if any of your ancestors are mentioned in it. This is assuming you haven't checked this source of information out already.... Jon