In a message dated 3/1/2002 5:27:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, daviesw@ncol.net writes: << I would like to know more about them. The land adjoinging my father's in Nortumberland was owned by the Betts family. In the most recent issue of the Northumberland Society Bulletin, apparently they were wealthy, well-educated, and influential. I doubt if I have much if any direct relationship, but as ancient neighbors, there must be some bond. Elaine Davies daviesw@ncol.net >> Elaine, I think we may have corresponded before as I seem to remember something about the Betts being "next door". Does your father still live there? How did you happen to know that the land next to him had been owned Betts? Are there still some Betts around. What is the North. Society Bulletin and what did it say? Can I get a copy of it? [I JUST FULL OF QUESTIONS, AREN'T I .... I apologize] I have never been to Northumberland Co. and these Betts were there LONG, LONG ago! I am curious! Thanks. Look forward to hearing from you. Karen