Not sure if the former letter by Jackie was addressed to me or to someone else, but here is the bit of info I have... LEWIS HOUSEMAN, b. October 5, 1803; d. August 20, 1885 married MARTHA THRASHER, b. October 1, 1813; d. February 22, 1884 Notes: Virginia Marriage Index 1740-1850 gives a Mariah Thrasher married to Lewis Houseman, December 4, 1837, Botetourt, Virginia. My other HOUSEMAN's: JULIA ANN HOUSEMAN, b. July 29, 1837; d. May 7, 1900 married November 22, 1855 in Botetourt, SAMUEL MOSES LIPES, b. Sept. 6, 1834, Botetourt; d. Nov. 15, 1906 I have issue for these... Inquire if desired... JULIA ANN HOUSEMAN was the sister of SAMUEL L. HOUSEMAN I do not know how the two branches are connected, if they are. I would love to know if anyone knows! Thanks, Vince