On the subject of books, Scott Powell wrote a book on the History of Marshall County. One would assume he included his genealogy, although I haven't seen the book. Does anyone know if he was descended from the branch of Powell's that had lived there since it was Ohio County? ie William O. Powell (b. 18020, son of James? Thanks for your time... Dave Powell Researching the surnames: ATKINSON, ARCHER, BROHARD, BURRIS, CHILDERS, DAUGHERTY,DEWEES, EVANS, JOB, POWELL, PROVANCE(PROVINCE), SHEETS, SNIDER, STUCKEY(STUKEY)..... All of them in the Ohio Valley...... ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com