Hi Are you sure that its not Aberdeen, Mississippi that he was born? According to the 1900 US Census he was born in Feb 1870 in Mississippi and both his parents were born in Alabama. Also in the household is Augusta born May 1878 in Mississippi and an Aunt Charlotte Parker born Oct 1839 in Mississippi Andy ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Chernaik" <dchernaik@lineone.net> To: <aberdeen@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 7:50 PM Subject: [ABERDEEN] relative search > Hello everyone. I'm new to the list. I have just found out that my > father's grandfather, who abandoned his wife and three small girls in > around 1915, and so was never spoken of again in the family, was born > in Aberdeen. I was wondering if anyone could help me find out more > about him and his family? > > He was William B. Parker, apparently born in Aberdeen in 1869 or 1870 > (probably 1869) > Father William T. Parker > Mother Mattie Beazley > Married in New Orleans to my great-grandmother Augusta Lowenstein in > 1900. > > I assume he remained in America, but don't know whether his parents > stayed behind in Scotland. > > I know it is a long shot, but any help greatly appreciated, including > advice on where to look. > > Many thanks > > David Chernaik, London > On 16 Oct 2009, at 22:12, J T Walton wrote: > >> Hi list, >> >> I've just found Andrew Latto in the 1841 Census at Woolman Hill, >> Aberdeen West #168A. He is listed as an "overseer", and after him is >> a list of about 30 various ages and surnames. >> >> Can anyone tell me the history of this hospital? Would there have >> been a reason for this Andrew Latto to emigrate to America with about >> 14 children? (family story) >> >> Any clues would be most appreciated. >> >> Many thanks, >> Jeannette >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> ABERDEEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ABERDEEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >