Hi Everyone I need some help: I have a Lucy Sowder that married my great grandfather James M. Morton (Moten) in Montgomery County, Virginia in 1856. The marriage records show that her parents were James Sowder and Isabella ________. I have a James Sowder 46 years of age that died of piles and was a farmer, He was born in Montgomery County, Virginia. He died in Raleigh County on 15 Sept 1855. His parents were listed as Michael and Elizabeth Sowder. His wife Cyntha Sowder died in Raleigh County at the age of 42 yrs 5 mon 29 days from consumption. She was also born in Montgomery County. Her death was dated Jun 24 1857. Her parents were listed as Elias and Phebe Sowder. I also found listed in the Raleigh County Deaths Records a Michael Sowder, age 20 yrs 5 mo 16 days died on 26 Sept 1857. He was also born in Montgomery County, Virginia. His parents were listed as James and Sarah Sowder. Could anyone tell me if who they are and if they are related back to my Lucy and James Sowder. Also in the 1810 Census Index for Virginia I have: Jacob Sowder in Loudoun County James Sowder in Washington Co. Philip Sowder in Loudoun County Sowers, Fielding in Frederick County Sowers, Daniel Sen in Shenandoah County Sowers, George in Montgomery County Sowers, Henry in Montgomery County Sowers, Jacob in Montgomery Co Sowers James in Frederick Co Sowers, John in Frederick Co Sowers, John in Augusta Co Sowers, John in Frederick Co Not sure if the Sowers are related back into the Sowder or not, but does anyone know anything about these. Any help will be appreciated. Sandy M. smoten@juno.com Sandra Moten 127 Cocoa Place, Cocoa, Florida PS If any of you sent me mail back in November, my juno program ate my mail would you please remail me the letters you sent.