Vic, Thanks much. This is good start and I will follwup. I spoke with Roberta Hagood a local Hannibal author while I was in town and she requested I pass alone any info. As well I will post this on my Newcomb genealogy website for the benefit of any of her descendants. Mary Ann appears to have known the Clemens in Florida and came to Hannibal about the same time. perhaps there is a family connection of some kind. Regards Ken Newcombe Wentworth County GenWeb host (Ontario Canada) "Newcomb"or"Newcombe" Genealogy Page host http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/2957/index.html