If you James' middle name was Ayres then Brenton Washburne's book shows the line back like this: Bethuel Dwight Washburn and Eunice Gifford Peter Washburn and Sarah (Sally) Ayers Josiah Washburn and Abigail Curtis Josiah Washburn and Mercy Tilson John Washburn and Rebecca Lapham John Washburn and Elizabeth Mitchel Brenton's book also shows a daughter to James and Catherine named Louise who was born 1859 in Minnesota. She married John Reed. Hope this helps. Bill Betts Center Cross, Virginia ----- Original Message ----- From: <MChamb8598@aol.com> To: <WASHBURN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 5:22 PM Subject: James Washburn > Hi all, > I'm looking for information on my gg grandfather James Washburn, born in > Ellisburg, NY ca 1820's or early 1830's. James married Catherine Davis in > 1857 in Wisconsin. They then lived primarily in Minnesota. Does this match > anyones information? > > Marc Chambers >