@ MJ
Thanks so much! I am descended from the Marcus and Octavia marriage as follows:

Marcus Solomon
++Samual Asa Solomon
++++Stanley Lude Solomon
++++++Stanley Lude Solomon
+++++++++Edward Alfred Solomon
++++++++++++ ( M E !!!)

You did give me some more info on SL (ship and all) and I appreciate it. I have seen mention of S.L. as one of the first Jewish merchants in the area but I still can not find where the faith changed. Any idea? I have found tons of links all around and will help in any way I can. Thanks again!

Chris