Wilford, Great story. I could feel the fear rising in my throat as you were recalling the visit! I haven't had a chance to work any further on my poor little unknown line of Woolsey's, but I do listen in to every exchange. I will be so very happy to let you all know if I find anything new. In case there might be a cousin from my pitiful little line, I will give you the sparse details and hope to hear from you. Emeline Woolsey b. 1824 d. 1900 married Isaac L. Hamm 23 May 1844 in St. Francois County, MO. She is buried in the Libertyville Christian Church Cemetary in St. Francois County, MO. There was only one other Woolsey in that county at the time, one Catherine Woolsey that lived with the Rachel Needham family. Have not done enough research with the census yet to see what clues it might bring me. Wilford, you are such a generous fella sharing all of your hard work with the rest of us. I know that I am not alone in saying "thank you". I tend to stay in the background evesdropping, so if I don't say something before next week, I'd like to wish you all a great Thanksgiving holiday, hopefully spent with your families and friends. Please be safe in your travels and let us all give THANKS! Cathy Hill