Thanks so much, you've been most helpful, you have knocked down a wall for me. My husband's family has been most elusive! I have clarissa as being born 1843 in Mercer County, PA. If you need any info on the bronson's I can provide that from my kids through clarissa's husband james. I would like to have any other info that you have. I will email you, or you can email me at kkbro8662@yahoo.com.thanks karla!!!