Posted on: York County, VA -- Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Va/York/428 Surname: Gardner, Sheppard, Shepherd ------------------------- Yes, this is the same line. Martin Gardner of Bertie Co., NC (apparently the son of Martin of York Co., VA) named a daughter Catherine, presumably after his sister Catherine who married Abraham Sheppard/Shepherd. Please email me directly with your postal address, and I'll be happy to send you copies of the info I have.