In a message dated 98-06-30 16:16:19 EDT, you write: << JAMES W.G. RUDD was born somewhere in North Carolina, abt. 1815. Thought Warren Co., but not sure. Wife on 1850 census was MALINDA (Sindy)?, also born abt 1815, in North Carolina. Believe they went to >> Ron, I would bet that Hugh Rudd would have some information about this clan. Speaking of Hugh, has anyone heard from him lately? I do not know if he is still subscribed to this mailing list, but he has not returned a number of my e-mails. Just wondering as he is a great resource for those of us with relatives in the south. --Van Rudd Ann Arbor, MI