Lora, Ralph Ratliff... Looked in my tree (what I have of it at this point) for the names Ralph, Ruth and Bruce... no luck. Had a Rutha Ratliff who was the daughter of James B. and Nancy Chapman Ratliff... don't suppose that does you much good now does it? Kelly Ps Am writing up a story now and again. I am glad you enjoy them. I am too hoping to trigger some memory in some one that may say, whoa... now that sounds like... and be able to link into my tree and help me out some.. Family is fun, isn't it? ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]