None of the names ring a bell Dianne. This is the first Franklin that has turned up the right age in 1850 to be mine :). I am so thankful you found him. I will see what I can prove/disprove about him. Maybe he is finally mine. I don't guess you know anything about the Washburn's in that county? John Andrew is the only name I have, other then his children's names. I honestly don't think he knew anything about his father or very little. John Andrew named the first 3 sons Bruster, Garfield, Ollie, the first girls Lena and Emma. So far I haven't seen any help in the childrens names either. Thank you very much you have no idea how much I appreciate this. It is off to the library soon to see what Greene County, Illinois resources they have in West Texas. Vickye vickye@usaonline.net