In a message dated 11/24/2002 5:36:10 AM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Has anyone traced Benjamin's line forward to date? I'm asking on behalf of > a Via who is African American. Thanks! > Jeff, Not that I know of. If you find someone who has I'd be interested too. I still have not been able to confirm it but I still lean toward Benjamin being the son of Mary Via. Judy