Shannon, Sorry it took me awhile to get back on, I didn't see your posting here until I pressed the submit button. If the earliest you have for the Dorwin family is with Sam's father Lyman, then I have a pleasant surprise for you - I have your branch back to their emmigrant Ephraim Darwin! You are correct about Lyman's second wife Jedidah Hoyt. I'm excited about our connection, I'm sure we are going to be able to help each other with some updating of records.