Dave, Thank you so much for the lookup. I'm eager to find more information on the Ware family. Simon Ware is my great grandfather and was b 1853 in Big Patch, married Sarah Frances Wilson b 1852 in Madison, Indiana. Simon's father was Frederick b abt 1809 in England. Frederick and Elizabeth had: John Gordon b 1841 married Emma Ellen Gordon b 1845 William Gordon b 1847 (I wonder if that's him), Frederick Jr. b 1851 married Louisa Catherine Wilson Simon (my line), married Sarah Frances Wilson (Louisa's sister) Mary b 1855 married a Baker Robert b 1857 married Alice Lyght Sarah Frances b 1859, Betsy b 1860, George Washington b 1861 and finally Emma b 1867 married Moody Seems William was the first of the family born in the US (PA I think). All the rest were born in Smelser Township. Simon, my great grandfather, had: Gordon Spencer (born Clarence O. he changed his name, but I found him!!) 1879 my line Lillian Edna b 1882 married Albert Heinz Inez Estella b 1887 married Frances Nichols Charles Edward b 1892 (I'm eager to find out more about him, I have photos) Walter b 1909 I have found Simon and Sarah in the 1920 census but I don't know when they died. So if you come across the WARE name I'd appreciate your keeping me in mind. Thanks again. Libby