Diane, The naming pattern seems to be: 1. 1st son named after the father's father. 2. 2nd son named after the father's grandfather 3. 3rd son named after the father. For sure in the Ritter family, the 3rd son and 3rd daughter, were named after the father and mother. Stephen Ritter had 6 sons and 3 daughters between 1812 & 1835----------Right there you have 7 Stephen. Chocy