Thank you very much Donna. Your info on Patrick Cowley and parents will help sort the puzzle pieces. I will put Gilbert Cowley away and may find his line later in my searches. Anything you have that will build on what you have given me will be much appreciated. I have Joney Cain (b c 1715 ) as the daughter of Patrick Cain and Alice Teare .Is this the right line? Can you tell me also about the names with an E on the end ? I see Cain and Caine also Tear and Teare. Are these different families or just a mistake in writing by the people back then ? Jean