If anyone encounters a JORDAN in the R.W., please let me know. He was a Hesisan who deserted from the British at Trenton(?). He may have joined the Colonials, or he may just have headed to western PA where things were a bit safer. -- Tom Lusk -- Tallahassee FL thomase@nettally.com Researching: LUSK, ELLIOTT, PALMER, PERRY, STUART, WITHERSPOON: Europe > western PA : CLELAND: Lawrence/Mercer Co. PA, BUSH ?> GA > FL, FOSTER ?> MA > CT