Just reading a bit of family history and found that Elias left Maryland in October of 1855, and went to Iowa, where he "homesteaded" a large farm. Somewhere near Delphos, IA. 73 Paul The Will of God, will never take you to - where the Grace of God,will not protect you. Paul Plasters HAM callsign K9PEP residing in Rockford, IL. 1996 Harley Davidson with Champion Sidecar Ham Radio on board, 160M. through 70CM. Coast Guard AUX., 09W-06-01-1211529 active my home gps location 4213.22.06 N, 089.03.50W my IL/WIMARC page http://www.angelfire.com/sports/MARC my personal page http://www.plasters.islucky.com my SATERN page http://www.angelfire.com/il2/saternrockford/ Semper Paratus May God help us see the opportunities that are always around us to do good. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car. --------------------------------- Sponsored Link Mortgage rates as low as 4.625% - $150,000 loan for $579 a month. Intro-*Terms