Will Clemens had two chances to prove a direct relationship to Sam Clemens: CLEMENS FAMILY CHRONOLOGY, 1610-1912, published in 1914, which I've never seen cited by anyone. THE GENESIS OF MARK TWAIN a series of articles that he wrote for BIBLIO in 1922-23, which also seems to be overlooked. In neither of these genealogical works does he make the connection so far as I can tell, and if he'd had the proof I would think he would have published it in one or the other, or both. I have capped the title of the magazine article to a void apostrophes which upset the Forum listserver. Kevin @ Mac Donnell Rare Books 9307 Glenlake Drive Austin TX 78730 512-345-4139 Member: ABAA, ILAB ************************* You may browse our books at: www.macdonnellrarebooks.com