In a message dated 2/2/2006 1:26:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, Mildred writes: > Need the mothers madian name of Mary Elizabeth RUFF born 26 Jul 1843 in > Maryland? A clue is Mary A. ___________ ; married JOHN AUGUSTA RUFF > listed as father. John Augusta RUFF born in VA about 3 June 1814. Try looking at the childrens middle names. Usually (NOT ALWAYS) the second childs middle name is the mothers maiden name. Hope this will help. Debbie