In answer to Charlene, have no info on the Hales, but hope you may have info on your Withers in your Dad's lines - were they in Northumberland, in Md, or NC & SC. Are they the relatives of the Durants, original land grantees in Northumberland - William on the Rappahannock, and George who married Ann Marwood in Wicomico Ch and lived on Nominee Bay. Both were leaders of dissenting settlers, Wm, in MD and George in Old Albemarle. Wm's wife said to be Alice Pell. If you or any who research early (1600s) Northumberland families has any info on the Withers, any of the Durants or of their relatives, neighbors & friends in those early days, would appreciate hearing , hoping to compare & share mutual interest and info. Thanks, Ansearch. Streborjc3@aol.com