In a message dated 98-04-20 17:16:15 EDT, IAMJO@webtv.net writes: << My 1st known Rust is Benedict Rust, born 25 Oct 1743, Westmoreland Co., Va. Died 18 Sept 1929 Frederick Co., Va. Married 24 Mar 1766 to Jane Middleton, daughter of Robert Middleton. A daughter of Benedict & Jane was Jane Middleton Rust, born ca 1783, died 1854. >> My Matthew RUST b. abt 1694 in Westmoreland Co. VA m. Francis Garland Middleton, and had son (among others) Benedict. Could this be your Benedict? You can view my family charts to see this RUST family at: http://members.aol.com/juliafwood/mypage/index.htm Let me know if we connect. Julia French Wood