I didn't mean to offend anyone Sharon, I belong to the Board too and you are right. Some prefer dialogue and others prefer reading postings. Obviously they both work, I was hoping to remind Board members that there is a list out there and some may enjoy the dialogue. I have to say though that the activity has picked up since I posted. My Ayottes are from Tupper Lake, North Elba and area. Francis Nelson one of 13 children born to Charles Edouard (1834-1924)and Margaret Daunais(1842-?). Other children were Delia, Edward, George, Clara, Charles Jr., Henry, Avila, Elisabeth, Peter, Victoria, Vilas and Joseph. Children born between 1859? and 1882 Francis was the father of Ross Charles 1905-1992 and Ross was the father of Stephen Peter (my husband). Any descendants of Charles out there? Kristin Ayotte Cooney