Jeremiah* Brown

Notes:

Chaddus Brown & Elizabeth Sharparowe sons:

1. Rev John Brown 2. Jeremiah Brown
his dtr Sarah Brown his son Joseph
Sarah Brown's dtr Joseph m Sarah "Mary" Pray (1st cousin once removed)
Sarah "Mary" Pray

Jeremiah* married Mary* "Maxy" Gardner about 1675 in Rhode Island. Mary* was born about 1650; died after 1691. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph* married Sarah* Pray about 1703 in Rhode Island. Sarah* (daughter of John* Pray and Sarah* Brown) was born about 1681 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1733 in Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph* married Hannah Lapham on 27 Apr 1751 in Gloucester, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Hannah (daughter of John Lapham and Mary Russell) was born in 1730 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co, Massachusetts; died in 1770. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John Payne about 1705. John was born about 1683; died after 1706. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abigail married Capt. John Whipple about 1724 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island. John (son of Colonel Joseph Whipple and Alice Smith) was born in 1685 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 18 May 1769 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Deborah* married David* Comstock, Esq. on 23 Aug 1730 in Providence Co, Rhode Island. David* (son of Samuel* Comstock, Jr. and Anne* Inman) was born in 1704 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 27 Aug 1771 in Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married John Phillips about 1729. John was born about 1708; died after 1730. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anne married (..) Whipple, Mr after 1632. (..) was born about 1712; died after 1733. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Stephen Brown, Hen., was a respectable farmer in Cumberland, R. I., and liis family held a very reputable standing in community. No striking characteristics, experiences, or incidents of the parents transmitted to us. Mr. Brown d. Sept. 28, 1795, in his 81st year. Mrs. Ruth d. June 25, 1806, in her 87th year.

An Elaborate History and Genealogy of the Ballous in America
By Adin Ballou (Google Books)
children's birth dates and marriage dates were obtained from this book.

Buried:
Plot: Moved from Brown-Bartlett Lot #CU013 in 1957
(findagrave)

Stephen married Ruth Ballou on 11 Dec 1740 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Ruth (daughter of Nathaniel Ballou and Mary Lovett) was born on 3 Jan 1720 in Cumberland Twp, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 25 Jun 1806 in Cumberland Twp, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was buried in Carpenter Lot, Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Priscilla Chilson about 1735. Priscilla was born after 1716; died after 1736. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Daniel Comstock on 12 Dec 1742 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Daniel (son of Daniel Comstock and (Mrs. Daniel) Comstock, (1st wife)) was born about 1717 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 28 Jul 1753 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married John Farnum on 19 Aug 1756. John was born about 1721; died after 1750. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amey married Daniel Ballou on 4 Jan 1746 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Daniel (son of Obadiah Ballou and Danaris Bartlett) was born on 27 Dec 1722 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts ; died in Jun 1801 in Gloucester, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Deborah Inman on 11 Aug 1748 in Cumberland Twp, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Deborah (daughter of Joseph Inman and Deborah Smith) was born about 1722 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1750 in of, Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Hopestill Dexter on 2 Jan 1752 in Cumberland Twp, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Hopestill was born on 15 Sep 1726 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1772 in of, Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Catherine Cook about 1787. Catherine (daughter of William Cook and Priscilla Ballou) was born on 6 Mar 1762 in Bellingham, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died after 1789. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Freelove married James Fenner on 10 Jun 1750 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island. James (son of Arthur Fenner and Mary Olney) was born on 9 Feb 1729 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 25 Oct 1751 in Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Deborah married Enoch Arnold on 23 Jun 1747. Enoch (son of Daniel Arnold and Bathsheba Arnold Ballou) was born on 31 Mar 1725; died after 1748. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Moses Farnum about 1762. Moses was born about 1732; died after 1771. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 12 Oct 1801, Gloucester, Providence Co, Rhode Island; written

Notes:

Freeman 1st Wed of May 1758.

Purchased farm at Burrillville, Rhode Island at age 25 and resided there until 80 years old. 'The Samuel Comstock place was about a mile south from the Massachusetts line and somewhat more west from the east line of Burrillville. The Comstock burying ground is reached by a cart path near thehouse of Edward Harkins at the head of the Ironstone reservoir.'

Census: 1774, Gloucester
Census 1777 of men able to bear arms; Samuel Comstock of Gloucester, a Friend, exempt

Land transactions
1. 1787 with wife, Lucy, Gloucester, Rhode Island
2. 1796 with wife, Lucy, of Gloucester
3. 1797 of Gloucester, with wife, Amy,

The History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America, John Adams Comstock

Will:
"Comstock, Samuel, of Glocester, yeoman. Will dated 12 Oct 1801, proved 26 June 1815, pgs 149-150. Mentions: Wife Lucy Comstock. Sons Silas Comstock & Nathan Comstock. Daughters Jerusha Man, Patience Handy, & Martha Comstock."
Rhode Island Genealogical Register, Second Edition (Rhode Island Families Assn.; Princeton, MA; 1986-1999

Samuel married Lucy Arnold on 23 Mar 1766. Lucy (daughter of Israel Arnold, Esq. and Waitstill (Waite) Mowry) was born on 5 Nov 1748 in Uxbridge, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died on 3 Jul 1825. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Property: 26 Feb 1770, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
• Property: 21 Aug 1770, East Hoosuck, Providence Co, Rhode Island
• Property: 5 Feb 1773, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island
• Residence: Abt 1776, Hopewell Co, Virginia
• Residence: Bef 1777, Boston, Nelson Co, Kentucky; Amiee born
• Residence: 11 Jun 1786, Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
• Residence: Between 1787 and 1790, Louisiana
• Research Notes: 1998, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana

Notes:

Posted to St.Landry Parish
He married, 2/21/1765, Rachel Aldrich.

Guillaume of N.E. m Rachel Allredge of N.E. (SM ch)
Alredge, Rachel m Guillaume Cumstock (SM ch)

William and Rachel are firmly placed in RI for several generations up until Rev.War. They then "went west" as did many others.

William Comstock went to Hopewell, Va. and from there to Kentucky (by 1787 when Miriam was born ?? she seems to have married in 1787).

They were associated with the Harned family in Nelson Co., KY. See the "Harned Family of KY." by Arthur L. Keith, in he Kentucky State History. Soc. Register, Vol 29, No. 87.

It is not known when William Comstock came to Louisiana. Daughter Esther was baptised in St. Landry Church at Opelouses 11 June 1786.


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(from email from Dee8514@aol.com)
Children:
Samuel Oliver, b. Smithfield, R.I. about 1768
Miriam, M. Nelson Co., Ky., 12/19/1787, William Harned.
Deborah, died 1829; m. Enos Harned
(There were other children, but no names in my book)

Source: A History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America" by Dr. John A. Comstock, pg 59.

I have William's ancesters if you want.
Dee8514@aol.com



Property:
On 2/26/1770, William Comstock of Smithfield, R.I., and Rachel his wife deed his homestead farm of 100 acres on the Oxford Road to Gideon Mowry.

Property:
Aug. 21, 1770, Emily Johnson of East Hoosuck deeds William Comstock of E. Hoosuck 100 acres.

Property:
2/5/1773, William and wife Rachel give deed to Eleazer Brown, 100 acres for 414 lbs. Nathan Comstock a witness.

Residence:
daughter Hester/Ester was baptized on this date in Opelousas, then Louisiana Territory (not a state until 1803) at the age of about 15.


Residence:
determined by daughter Miriam m in Nelson Co, KY in 1787 and dau Esther m in Louisiana in 1790.


Research Notes:
Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
To: lumoto@aol.com

Hi,
Am searching for a William Comstock who was the father of Rosalie Marianne Comstock in the early 1800's. Rosalie is listed in Father Hebert's books as being from New Orleans but married Ursin Augustin Aucoin in 1840 in Thibodaux. She lateried Jean Charles Naquin in
Terrebonne Parish. Comstock is not a common name in those areas, although there is a small family group in lower Terrebonne Parish. I cannot find out anything about William. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Patty Whitney Gravois.
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From: algravois@mobiletel.com (Albert Gravois)
Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
To: Lumoto@aol.com (Lumoto@aol.com)

Hi Sherry,
I found a Comstock family in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, and see that a William Comstock of New Orleans (maybe my William, father of Rosalie Marie Anne Comstock) was buried in Donaldsonville, Ascension Parish. I was wondering if you recoge any of the names below because
these are names associated with the Ascension Parish Comstocks.
Jean Comstock m. Rosalie Anne McMerrimon
Elizabeth Emilie m. Emile Bourgeois
Adelaide Louise
Jean Comstock
Philippe Edouard Comstock
John Louis Comstock m. Victoire Hortense Terrio
(this John was a sheriff of Ascension Parish shortly before the Civil War?
Marie Clothilde Comstock m. Elphage Capbern
Joseph Henri Comstock
Marie Regina Comstock
Marie Aimee Comstock m. Henry Nores
Marie Mathilde Comstock m. John S. Mavor
Marie Camilla Comstock
John Louis Comstock m. Marie Zulmee Landry
Andre Albert Comstock m. Estelle Marie Hatkinson
Joseph Arthur Comstock
William Comstock b. 25 October 1840
Miriam Helenam Comstock
Philippe Edouard Comstock
Bernard Albert Comstock
Whitney Albert Comstock
Andrew Albert Comstock

Names of Witnesses on various documents:
Bernard Davis, Emile Buquoi, Anna Comstock, Adele Hatkinson, Frederic Francis Duffel, Clemence Duffel, Gustave Israel, Adele Mollere, Jean Baptiste Terio, Emelie Comstock, Francoise Irma Terio, Narcisse Teriot, Adelaide Comstock, Andrew Gingry, Aristide Teriot, Marie Amilie Teriot,Robert Scot, Carmelite LeBlanc, William V. Comstock, Luce Landry, Henry Archinard, Evelina Pujos, L.S. Richard, P. Pourcine, Gerade Comes, C. Boglioli, Caroline Nee, Rev. L.P. Landry, Anne Braud, Olympe Braud,
Henry Nores, Emilie Buquoi, Joseph Baselack, Marie Emilie Guilbaut, Emile Bourgeois, Pierre Dufour, Adelaide Tolliere, Edouard White, Emilie Constance Dumond.

Arthur Comstock and Philip Comstock were members of the Donaldsonville Cannoneers during the Civil War, along with Evariste Aucoin, which is the name of one of the sons of Rosalie Comstock m. Ursin Aucoin.

If any of these names ring a bell with you, I would sure appreciate hearing from you. Thanks, Patty Whitney Gravois.
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Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
To: Lumoto@aol.com (Lumoto@aol.com)

Sherry,
Hi. Just wanted to let you know that I went to the Ascension Parish Courthouse today and found some records on the Comstocks who lived in Ascension. Sadly, most of the documents are in French (and written very, very small). I can make out e of it, but I'll need to get help with the entire documents.
I have found that most of the witnesses on these documents that I told you about were the "elite" of Donaldsonville. They were the people who ran the show, so to speak. John Louis Comstock Sr. listed himself on his marriage record as being fm New Orleans. Also, there is a William V. Comstock listed as a witness.
I have been in touch with the JOHNLYONS group at Rootsweb, who will probably be very helpful in our search for the Merriman connection. I've had some contacts through them who have shown interest and knowledge.
I'll get back with you when I find out more.
Patty.

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From: algravois@mobiletel.com (Albert Gravois)
Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
To: Lumoto@aol.com

Sherry,
New information on the Ascension Parish Comstocks. They definitely were related to a William V. Comstock, as he appears several times in documents associated with them. I was contacted by someone who is researching confederate naval officernd wanted info on William Van
Renaulme Comstock and John H. Comstock of New Orleans. The
Donaldsonville Comstocks definitely had an "in" in New Orleans because several of the children were married in New Orleans.
I think I have found out why this particular Comstock family left the area! John Louis Comstock, Jr. who married Zulmee Landry was interdicted a few years after the Civil War and spent the rest of his life in an insane asylum in New Orleans.dward Comstock (who I think
may be Philippe Edward) was also interdicted after the Civil War. In 1802 Zulmee Landry Comstock applied to the court for permission to sell land which she owned as separate property and stated that she needed a court order because her husband had been placed in an asylum for thirty
years. I also have copies of the orders placing both John and Edward into state custody. Edward went to Jackson.
It seems they were a well respected family because the people of the area took care of the children afterwards. Joseph St. Martin became their tutor under the succession proceedings of John Sr. Most of the witnesses on the documents, as I st to you, were the "in crowd" of
Ascension and Assumption Parishes, as I think I told you. There were judges, legislators, plantation owners, etc.
I'll keep you posted as I find new info. I think we have really discovered MY William. Now if I can just prove it. See ya, Patty.

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Date: 9/2/98 9:22:31 PM Central Daylight Time
From: algravois@mobiletel.com (Albert Gravois)
Reply-to: algravois@mobiletel.com
To: Lumoto@aol.com (Lumoto@aol.com)

Hi Sherry,
I think the wife of the guy in our local group is descended from Hester (Ester), if I recall what he told me correctly. I'll let you know for sure when I talk back with him.
I'm lucky for all of this treasure hunting. I was born and raised in Terrebonne Parish (Houma). I live in Lafourche Parish (Thibodaux). And I work in St. James (Convent), Ascension (Donaldsonville and Gonzales),
and Assumption (Napoleonville) Parishes. As a district court reporter, I work in all of these courthouses so it's a snap to run downstairs on my lunch hour and look up stuff. That's why I was so excited when I realized my stubborn little Comstock line was linked to Ascension
Parish.
Also, I'm a member of the Terrebonne Parish Genealogical Society,which is really well promoted and helpful. The genealogy section of the Terrebonne Parish Library is quite extensive. And, they just had a new
tax passed, so they will be adding lots of new stuff to it! They're asking for people to recommend what books they would like bought for the library. That's only 15 minutes away from my house.
Also, Thibodaux, where I live, has Nicholls State University, which has a wonderful section on genealogy and local history. They have archives on most of the local people/events/history from the southern section of the state.
Also, Thibodaux is the home of the Diocesan Archives for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, the repository of all of these old records from Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes.
I've only been hooked on genealogy for about three or four months, so I still don't know how to look up the really good stuff yet, but I'm learning. Sadly, I do have to work for a living, so my time is limited. I would rather do this 24 hs a day.
Oh, by the way, I would love to see some connection to Edward Douglas White in my line, even if it's not direct. The reason? My oldest son just graduated from and my middle son is a sophomore at, you guessed it,
Edward Douglas White Catholic High School here in Thibodaux. That would be a real kicker.
Okay. Catch you later. Patty.

William* married Rachel* Aldrich on 21 Feb 1765 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Rachel* (daughter of Peter* Aldrich and Miriam* Ray (Rea)) was born on 10 Jan 1742 in Mendon, Worcester Co, Massachusetts; died in 1810 in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Other-Begin: 5 Feb 1773, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island

Notes:

Resided West Wrentham, MA

Member of Massachusetts ratifying convention to U.S. Constitution February 7, 1788.

Land transactions,
1. of Wrentham, MA 1781
2. of Wrentham, MA 1824

Received half his father's estate on January 20, 1867 from his father, Nathan; 300 pounds

The History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America, John Adams Comstock

Other-Begin:
2/5/1773, William and wife Rachel give deed to Eleazer Brown, 100 acres for 414 lbs. Nathan Comstock a witness.

Nathan married Abigail Arnold on 2 Jan 1763. Abigail (daughter of Seth Arnold and Hannah Aldrich) was born on 10 Apr 1744 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was christened in ,,; died on 10 Dec 1830 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts ; was buried in West wrentham Cem, Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 17 Oct 1816, Mendon, Massachusetts; written

Notes:

Census: 1774 Smithfield, RI
Census: 1777, men able to bear arms, George was a Friend and exempt

Land transaction,
1. of Smithfield, land in Leicester, MA

Will, George Comstock of Mendon, late of Leicester, MA October 17, 1816; proved February 1, 1820 proveded for three grandchildren, Willard, Susanna and george Smith, children of my daughter Rowena, late wife of Zodac Smith of Providence and to Diana Comstock, only daughter of deceased son George. Luke Aldrich, executor.

1. The History and Genealogy of the Comstock Family in America, John Adams Comstock
2. Children from Smithfield Friend's record



Will:
Will of George Comstock of Mendon, late of Leicester,Mass., of Oct. 17, 1816, proved Feb. 1, 1820: Makes bequests to three grandchildren, Willard, Susanna, and George Smith, "children of my daughter Rowena," late wife of Zadoc Smith of Providence; and to Diana Comstock, only daughter of deceased son George. Luke Aldrich, executor.

Apr. 24, 1793, Asa Burlingame and wife Rachel deed George Comstock of Smithfield 67 A. in Leicester, Mass.

Some Descendants of Samuel Comstock of Providence, R.I., who Died about 1660; edited by Cyrus Ballou Comstock
googlebooks.

George married Catherine Arnold on 9 Mar 1765. Catherine (daughter of Thomas Arnold, Esq. and Sylvania (Susan) Comstock) was born on 24 Sep 1735 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1774 in of, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They had six children.

Anna married David Ballou on 9 Jun 1770 in Burrillville, Providence Co, Rhode Island. David (son of Samuel Arnold Ballou and Susannah Arnold) was born on 23 Aug 1744 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 13 Dec 1818 in Burrillville, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Other-Begin: 26 Jul 1771, Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island

Notes:

Will of 1771 leaves him under guardianship of his widow and sons Samuel, Nathan & George for life (doesn't say why).

Birth:
estimated.

Other-Begin:
Will of 1771 leaves him under guardianship of his widow and sons Samuel, Nathan & George for life (doesn't say why).

Nathaniel married Katherine Comstock about 1766 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Katherine (daughter of Hazadiah Comstock, Jr. and Mary Arnold) was born about 1746 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died on 29 Jun 1768 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Sarah Peck on 28 Apr 1765 in Providence Co, Rhode Island. Sarah (daughter of Daniel Peck and Hopestill Dexter) was born on 27 Feb 1748 in Cumberland Twp, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1750. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abigail married Sylvanus Bucklin on 27 Feb 1763. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ephraim married Alice Whipple on 7 Jul 1765 in Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Alice (daughter of Daniel Whipple and Anne Chamberlain, (2nd wife)) was born on 26 Mar 1740 in Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Huldah Dexter, (dau of who?) on 19 Dec 1771. Huldah was born on 17 Dec 1750; died on 9 Mar 1826 in Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was buried in Cumberland Cem, Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elihu married Sarah Arnold on 11 May 1777. Sarah (daughter of Amos Arnold and Sarah Wilkinson) was born on 25 Feb 1751; died on 12 Feb 1824 in Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was buried in Cumberland Cem, Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elijah married Anna Ballou on 29 May 1774. Anna (daughter of Ezekiel Ballou and Joanna Cook) was born on 1 Mar 1756 in Providence Co, Rhode Island; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruth married Isaac Otis on 31 Aug 1774. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Dr. John Gould, Jr. on 20 Oct 1776. John (son of John Gould, Sr. (son of who?) and Mrs. Hannah (..) Gould) was born on 29 Sep 1754 in Wrentham, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts; died on 25 May 1789 in Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island; was buried in Peck Cem, Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Beulah Ballou about 1780. Beulah (daughter of Abner Ballou, Rev and Beulah Thayer) was born on 22 Jun 1766; died on 5 Oct 1832; was buried in Ballou Cem, Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mrs. Mary W. (..) Brown, (2nd wife). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married William Sheldon, (son of who?) on 19 Feb 1789. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Patience Jenckes on 7 Apr 1768 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island. Patience (daughter of Jonathan (John) Jenckes and Rachael Lawrence) was born about 1750 in Smithfield, Providence Co, Rhode Island; died after 1800. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Reuben Ballou. Reuben (son of Ezekiel Ballou and Joanna Cook) was born on 26 Nov 1747 in Cumberland, Providence Co, Rhode Island; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]