Brenda wrote: Thanks very much, Jewel. James and Alexander Hatler were ministers and seem to have been the "best-known" of the early Hatlers. Right now, since I'm new to researching the Hatler line, everything's a bit of a puzzle, but I appreciate every clue. Thanks again. Brenda Brenda, ran across the following info tonight, sending in case you don't have it. from Mary Carol's Weakley website, 1860 Mortality Schedule Hatler, James--- 80, married, b. NC, d. Nov, cause: dispepsia Jewel ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.