I have been searching for my grandpa’s father for a number of years now. You wouldn’t think it would be that difficult, but I’ve found that information at the turn of the 20th century to be rather limited and with the loss of the 1890 census a road to no where. What I do know: 1. William Franklin (Frank) Chandler was born in AR in 1905 to “Frank” Chandler and Sarah M “Ada” Chambers Davis Dunn. “Frank” died after grandpa was born and Ada came back to AL, most likely Franklin Co as her parents were in Russellville. 2. “Frank” had a son from a prior marriage, Chester born 1895 TX, who must have come back with them. He later married Mary “unknown” who was born in AL. In 1920, they were in Yell Co AR. In 1930, they were back in AL living in the Bethel community. They had 4 children: Herbert, Juanita, Alice, and William. Chester died in 1933 and William was born that same year after his father’s death. 3. Herbert worked for the TVA and William lived in Muscle Shoals off Sixth Street. Their mother died in the 70’s and both Chester and Mary are buried at Gargis Cemetery. It’s my belief that “Frank” Chandler met and married Ada probably in Franklin Co. Ada’s 2nd husband, Walter Dunn, died in the early 1900’s and again she probably went back to her folks. I am relating this in hopes that someone can help me with finding the families of Herbert and William. My dad knows that Herbert worked for the TVA and stayed in the area. Dad also told me that William lived up the road from my grandparents. I’m hoping that information may have been passed down relating to “Frank” since Chester was about 10 years older than my grandpa and would have memories of his father. Any help would be appreciated. Cynthia Chandler East Peoria, IL --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.686 / Virus Database: 447 - Release Date: 5/14/2004

RESEARCH TRIP We are coming to this area 6/17 and 6/18 to visit the Wilson Dam and try to find the home of my friend Bill's father and grandparents, as they were in this area from about 1918 to 1929, while his grandfather worked on the Wilson Dam. We'll likely also be visiting the local libraries and the courthouse. Neither of us is familiar with this area (we're in the DC area), so suggestions on which city/town to stay in and/or specific hotels would be appreciated. We'd like something off highway (quiet) and one with rooms of good size/quality. A hotel with a river/water view might be particularly nice! Thank you very much! Marilyn