This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Strength,Sanford Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/715 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on my grandparents who were Thelma Strength,and Raymond Sanford.Thelma and Raymond were married in the 1940's.They had three children whose names were Betty,Shirly,and Donald Sanford,who is my father.Raymond left my Grandmother when my dad was only small,and was never heard from again.My daddy never met any of his Sanford line.IMy grandmother Thema Strength died in 1980.I have never met any of the Strength's or Sanford's.My G grandparents were Jesse James Strength,and Magnolia Todd.I came across this 1930's census. 1930 Federal Census Elmore Co. Alabama Precinct 14 - Lightwood Verbena - Wetumpka Road Family # 185 - Dwelling # 158 Jesse J. Strength - 37 - AL - farmer Magnolia " - 29 - AL Samuel L. " - 15 - AL Loie M. " - 13 - AL ( female) Inie P. " - 11- AL ( female) Thelma " - 8 - AL Edgar " - 6 - AL Odis " - 5 - AL ( male) Mamie " - 3 - AL Lilla A. " - 18 mo-AL Any information would help.You can email me at stemplet@eatel.net Thanks