I second Teresa's idea. Some information on those responses to help the rest of us follow the train. And yes, I too get lots of replies to questions that aren't in my Wilson Co., mailbox. By the way - for those of you with perhaps connections to Collin Co., TX - I once again mention the following website which has transcriptions of old newspapers - and lots of surnames. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/9473 Jan