Ellen: I jumped out of my skin when I saw your message. Closest match to names in my family that I've ever seen. My William Scott m. Mary Thornton in Mason Co. KY 1816. Could these be brothers? William also had a Samuel. I have volumes on descendants but nothing on parents of either William or Mary. Do you think there is a connection? Your advice could be a major breakthrough for a lot on William's line. Maureen