Dorothy wrote: Have you searched Herring Highlights III? Jim Grimwood has a fantastic book on the Herring genealogy and it's many name spellings. They originated in Isle of Wight County, VA but eventually spread to NC and all points west. You can probably find this book in your library or on library loan. Dorothy C. White dotwhite@comcast.net 804.795.4296 Thanks for this suggestion. Could you please tell me the exact name of the book? Regards, Jewel ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.