I would like to propose a project to identify SUMPTERs residing or born in Virginia in the 1700s based on documented records (deeds, wills, probates, tithes, birth, marriage, death, pension, immigration, bondage, etc.) and showing their documented ancestor(s), spouse(s) and children. Secondary sources, as long as identified as such, could be used in identifying some SUMPTERs. Perhaps, some of this data would show a migration path for some of our SUMPTER/SUMTER lines. At the moment, these documented facts are fragmented among us SUMPTER researchers; therefore, I suggest that we attempt to consolidate our findings in order to possibly provide clues on our individual SUMPTER/SUMTER ancestral line back to our emigrant SUMPTER. I also propose that we initiate another project to transcribe public records and abstract any copyrighted publications and post them, in addition to the SUMPTER list, on the SUMPTER GenConnect Boards which I administer. These SUMPTER related public records and copyrighted publications could range from the earliest to the latest SUMPTER record in England, USA and elswhere. Comments are solicited. Jim Young