What does the H stand for? I'm still searching in vain for Hiram Brisbin born Pa. abt 1815. Mortality index shows he was born Pa. I've located land grant from SD. but no info other than he is a native born citzen. He also lived in the Jones co. area of Iowa. On a happy note thru SS death index I was able to find out my grandma's parents. She always said she was orphaned. Original ss applications listed both her parents names. I quess what I'm trying to say is we can't give up the search. Just when you think it's hopless something turns up. Karen Brisbin Parsons