This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jecroft Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/14009.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The household in the 1880 census showing older children: William Nelson 23 Mary Nelson 23 Rosilla Nelson 2 Della Nelson 9M This family seems to be of French-Canadian ancestry. You would be able to get more information by joining the Northern NY American-Canadian Genealogical Society http://www.nnyacgs.com/ As for the William Nelson b abt 1874 in Scotland. William Nelson b 21 AUG 1873 in Stevenston, Ayrshire Parents: John Nelson and Catherine Murphy Married: Mary McNamara in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland in 1899 He was a coal miner. ---- Jo-Ann Croft Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.