Hi everyone---I have just discovered this list and thought that I would contribute an ancestor whose origins have eluded me for over 25 years. Here is the info that I have. Perhaps someone may hold the key. Elisha Turner, born possibly CT (according to a family tradition),say about 1763; died probably Hartland VT after 1802. He married Hartland VT, 10 April 1788, Betsey Patterson, probable daughter of Joseph and Lydia (-----) Patterson, born possibly RI, say about 1767; died probably Hartland VT after 1820. Elisha and Betsey had two known children: Elisha (married Olive Banister) and Rev. Jesse (married Huldah ----) Elisha and Betsey also had five other probable children---Lydia (married first Andrew Tinkham and secondly Rufus Martin); Hannah (married John Patterson); Abigail (married Oliver Bugbee); Betsey (married Jason Banister); and Joseph (married Elizabeth Hoisington). Elisha may be related in some way to a David Turner of Norwich VT, or to the Turner families who lived in the Connecticut River Valley towns of Deerfield, Hatfield, Whately, Chesterfield and Hadley MA. The family's general migration patter seems to be to the western part of the county and into Addison County. Any help greatly appreciated. Rick Turner