Searching for any information related to Malinda (Kelly) Alderson born about 1850 in Georgia. Her son, David, was born about 1866 & daughter, Cynthia, about 1870. Malinda & her husband, William H Alderson, were divorced about 1874. There is some thought that both children died young and were buried in Friendship Cemetery near Springdale, but a recent search of the cemetery did not locate gravestones for the children. Malinda's sister, Louiza, & brother-in-law, Richard, were in Madison county until after 1880. Her sister Elmina, & brother-in-law, Joseph Brown (uncle of Louiza's husband) were living in Texas in 1880. It appears William H. Alderson married a second time, but the last record for Malinda is the 1874 Madison County entries related to the divorce. William H. ALDERSON was probably the son of Samuel & Scynthia (Brown) ALDERSON. There is some indication that Sam & Scynthia were also divorced prior to the 1870 Census. Members of the family may have lived in Madison, Benton, Washington or Carrol Counties. Any information related to any of these families or individuals will be helpful. Jonelle Ellis Russell email: [email protected]