This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NEAL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/7aB.2ACEAE/664 Message Board Post: I am seeking any information on Sidney Earl Neal, b. 10/2/1834 , possibly in Canada. He was known to be in Mount Vernon, Illinois in 1859 where he had a son, James Wescott Neal, b. 9/13/1859. I have no information on Sidney's parentage or who his wife was at that time. She died by 1864 and Sidney married Hannah Mariah Jones, on 5/19/1864 in Winnebago County, Ill. On his census records of 1870, in Minnesota, Sidney Neal states that he was born in Canada and his parents were born in Canada. On his census records in 1880 in MN, Sidney Neal states that he and his parents were born in NY! Is there anyone who has his name on their records somewhere? Are there any connections to the Neal family in Canada? Any information is appreciated! Thank you Valerie