Thanks for your response. I do not find a Penea Deese in the information I have so far, but my info starts in 1849, much later than your ancestor was born, so it's possible there still is a connection. A plus: We believe our Deeses may have been of Indian heritage. Could you tell me what state and county Penea was from? Do you have information on her parents and/or brothers? My first known Deese ancestor is James M. Deese, b.13 Jun 1949, first known location in Robeson County, NC in 1870. I would like to see any information you have. Thanks again! Jo An