Thanks Linda, as always. I hope no one hurt themselves falling off their chairs. <g> I didn't give you a date because I have seen this name at various times for various people, usually as a middle name. I'll check the IGI. The family claims to be Scotch-Irish, but with this info, probably not. Which brings up the subject of people misunderstanding records. If someone says they are from Ireland, it doesn't mean they're Irish. We Americans should all understand that one. <g> Thanks again. Donna