Hi Cathy, I entered a CHIVELL query in your D'Acre/Decker forum -- sorry, brand new here and NO idea how to navigate. I think we may have a connection -- or at least you and my husband, Christopher. His Grandmother was a CHIVELL and I have traced this side of the family back to 1861 Cornwall, St. Agnes Parrish. His name was James Snell CHIVELL and he was born in 1847 to Margaret SNELL and unknown CHIVELL. I'm sure his father's name is some place, but he wasn't listed on the 1861 census. By 1881 England Census Margaret was detailed as a widow. James came to the States around 1865 and, as he was probably a miner as those who went before him, he was a miner in Nevada County, CA too. He married (1898) a Martha BONNEY in California and I'm trying to find her or her father in Cornwall, too. I look forward to hearing from you and perhaps to connecting you to my husband's family. Sincerely, Louise Navarrette Norgaar