In a message dated 1/16/04 12:10:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Hey Mike, was the Daniel that was married to Sarah James married before her. Some seems to think so, and if so then to whom? Dee: Nice to hear from you. Like you, I have read somewhere (can't remember where though) that the Daniel Shumate that married Sarah Ann James was married another time. Looking into it a little further, it doesn't seem possible. The Daniel Shumate that married Sarah Ann James was born circa 1734 & was married to Sarah Ann James circa 1748. Since he was about 15 when he married Sarah, we can probably safely say that he wasn't married prior to that. This Daniel Shumate died in 1806 & from his will comes the following: "I give & bequeath to my beloved wife Sarah Ann Shumate ..." This would be proof that he never married after Sarah Ann James. But with all the Daniels in this family, I never say never. I remain open to all possibilities. Thanks for the query. Sincerely, Mike Peters [email protected]