Thanks so much Martha. I have been working about a year on my Strong family. Whether or not it's true the original story was my John Strong came from Ireland and was lost at sea in 1800. In searching through any records I could find in NJ, I found John's name in Court records for money owed, between 1801-1807 which verifies that he was lost. He had 4 small (Mary, Samuel (b. 1797), William, Susan) children with his wife Ruhama Beaman. As I continued my search I was able to find Samuel and William moving to Orleans County, NY along with their mother Ruhama. What I found possibly suspicious was Samuel was right next to Lewis Genung (Margaret D. Strong's husband). Lewis moved first to Orleans, Samuel moved a few years later. I don't know if there is a connection between Margaret and Samuel, but one thing. The story from my great great grandmother was that John's mother was a Margaret (no last name listed), rich and from Ireland. But I have found Lady Margaret in my line in the same timeframe on a different line (Ingalls) which makes it possible that John may not be the one from Ireland and could be potentially from some other country. If this is the case, there is a possibility that John may be related to your line. Since his wife, Ruhama was about 30 in 1800, I would guess he may be in the same age group. I know that I have reached a roadblock with this family, as far searching all records from the LDS library microfilm that can be viewed at a Stake and in writing to all sources I can find in Morris County. So it will be interesting to see if maybe what was typed up from a written letter from my great great grandmother had somehow been transposed when typed (th ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com