Thanks for your help...and there lies the problem. MY Sarah E. Watson, dau. of Martha Russell, married MY great grandfather, William Beasley Hudson, 24 Nov 1854. Ultimately, they lived in Noxubee county, Ms. Now, either my family has passed down the wrong "family names", or, there has to be another Sarah E. Watson, as the one that is listed as marrying Nov 1854 that has been located married someonelse...just three or four days earlier?? And the fun begins. ear --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.404 / Virus Database: 228 - Release Date: 10/15/02