Jean, The only Atchison I have is Martha Jane (b. abt 1842) who married William S. Barger in Benton County 17-Jun-1860. They are shown in the 1860 Benton County census, but by 1861 they were in Paducah, KY. William and Martha Jane divorced in 1868 and 1869. He married my gggrandmother 13 days after he divorced Martha Jane (and 21 days after his 5-yr-old daughter died!). I shouldn't judge the man - I don't know the whole story - but he appears to be a schumck. I have wanted to know what happened to Martha Jane after the divorce and why it appears that their daughter, Mary Ann, lived with the Bargers. She certainly wasn't given to William in the divorce settlement. Jeanette Piekenbrock is researching the Atchisons. Have you asked her about your Martha Jane and Jesse? Thank you for contacting me. Karla Butler Everett Bakersfield, CA In a message dated 01/14/2000 12:31:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, Zojea@aol.com writes: > Do you have a connection between Martha Jane Atchison and Jesse Loyd > Atchison (1908-1981) who md 1939 Mavis Ethel Bomar in Benton County? Mavis > fits into my Caplinger line - would be happy to share info with you if so. > > Jean Stringham >