Because of his historical notoriety there must be several on the news list that have delved into the genalogy of Lilburn W. Boggs, and since there are a few new people on the group I thought I'd renew my questions regarding Lilburn W. and his descendants. First, what was his middle name? Early records all indicate that the "W" stands for Wycliff or Wycliffe, but the California State Library (he was a California pioneer after leaving Missouri) lists his name through several sources as Lilburn Williams Boggs. Does anybody out there know which is correct? Next: Are any of you descendants of Lilburn W. Boggs? I am trying to track down information about Francis W. Boggs (b. 1870, probably in Newman, Stanislaus County, California; d. October 27, 1911, Los Angeles, California), he was a grandson of Lilburn W. Boggs. Francis W. Boggs was married ca. 1895 to Lillian H. Boggs and they had a son, Edwin Boggs, born ca. 1897 in California. Both parents were actors. Francis and Lillian may have been divorced ca. 1901-1902. Lillian lists herself as a "widow" in the 1910 census, although Francis was still very much alive at the time. He traveled to Chicago ca. 1902-1903 and worked with the May Hosmer Stock Company. At the time of his death, May Hosmer was listed as his widow. Hosmer was either a stage name or a previous marriage name, because her father was actor James E. Nelson. Any information on Lilburn, his descendants, and Francis W. in particular would be greatly appreciated -- Bob Birchard [email protected] http://www.mdle.com/ClassicFilms/Guest/birchard.htm