Kathleen, as to the Thornton family you mentioned. Rowland Thornton of Richmond Co, Va., born 8-1-1685, will dated 9-21-1741, son of Francis and Alice Savage. He married Elizabeth Catlett, dau of Col. John Catlett. Are these the Thorntons you are looking for? I have many, and they have the same names and it gets confusing. I will help you if I can. Phyllis ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html