If the Lumsdens had property, there may be probate records in the Drew County courthouse. I'm not sure who Lonnie's parents are, since it looks like both David White Lumsden and Elizabeth Tribble Lumsden died before Lonnie was born. But if Lonnie was orphaned, there might be some guardianship records in the courthouse. As I don't know the family or the surname, I am just throwing out guesses. Census records would be very helpful, especially the 1880 one, which should show Lonnie as 2-3 years old. If no one on the Drew County list has access to these, they can be ordered from a local Latter Day Saints Family History Center. I'm sorry I can't be of more help. Melissa At 8:47 AM -0600 1/1/01, Cheryl Governale wrote: > >From "Grassroots Upside Down" A History of Lynn co TX by Frank P. Hill and >Pat Hill Jacobs, >Lumsden, Lonnie >was born August 1, 1877 in Monticello Arkansas. When he was nine years old >he drew a salary of twelve dollars per month. About eleven, he 'headed west' >to Shiner TX where a cousin (or uncle) William Green lived. Th________Greens >were referred to as Lumsden's 'foster parents'. > > >From a Elijah F. Lumsden desc. chart >David White Lumsden b. 26 Mar 1809, GA, m. 23 Apr 1840, Elizabeth Tribble, >d. 30 Dec 1875, Drew Co., Ar. David died 13 Oct 1845. > >This is why I emailed Drew Co AR for a lookup. >Is there anywhere else you can suggest I can look for info on this family. >As you see, they lived there. >Cheryl Governale