I have been following the discussion by the Chuck Washburn's etc. about how far back the Washburn family can be legitimately traced. I recall mention about Brenton Washburn's book on the Washburn family. I was at the Middleborough, Massachusetts library today and found Brenton's book. My wife's great-great-grandfather was Philo WASHBURN of Benjamin and Alice (SHAW) WASHBURN. This appears on the page with entry A2E3 [email protected] in Brenton's book. I have problems with what Brenton has for Philo's family. I have the following information on Philo's family: DESCENDANCY CHART FOR PHILO WASHBURN =========================================================================== Name (Birth/Chr.-Death/Burial) Birth/Chr. Place ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 1-- Philo WASHBURN (1799-1869) Middleborough,Plymouth,MA,USA sp-Harriet WHITE (1805-1865) Raynham,Bristol,MA,USA 2-- Philo Thompson WASHBURN (1827-1890) Taunton,Bristol,MA,USA sp-Hannah SOUTHWORTH (1830-1892) Lakeville,,MA,USA 2-- Henry Stillman WASHBURN (1829-1889) Taunton,Bristol,MA,USA sp-Emma DEAN (1830-1908) ,,MA,USA 2-- Otis WASHBURN (1831-1881) Taunton,Bristol,MA,USA sp-Eliza WHITMORE (1829-1910) Taunton,Bristol,MA,USA 2-- Charles WASHBURN (1834-1835) Taunton,Bristol,MA,USA 2-- Harriet White WASHBURN (1836-1876) Taunton,Bristol,MA,USA sp-Gordon Hall GODFREY (1832-1910) 2-- Charles Frederick WASHBURN (1841-1905) Taunton,Bristol,MA,USA sp-Mary Ellen THOMPSON (1843-1872) East Bridgewater,Plymouth,MA,USA sp-Ida Francis PARKIN (1854-1933) 2-- Mary Ellen WASHBURN (1844-1872) <Taunton,Bristol,MA,USA> 2-- John King WASHBURN (1850-1881) Taunton,Bristol,MA,USA This information seems to differ from Brenton's information. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who is familiar with Brenton's book and can explain the differences. Thanks.