Jesse and Mary G. Curry were born in Green County, Kentucky. Census records from 1850 through 1870 show a prolific family. They had at least ten children, all also born in Green County: Martha E. born about 1840 Mary L. 1842 William H. 1844 Robert W. 1846 James T. 1847 John F. 1852 Sallie 1853 Sarah L. 1856 Dorinda G. 1859 Woodson (female) 1860 Once again all that was needed to discover Mary's maiden name was a quick look at marriage records for Green County, Kentucky: Jesse Curry married Mary Strader. A bond was posted on 9 December 1839 by Richard Strader. The couple was married 10 November 1839 (sic) by the Reverend Stephen Gupton. This record had an interesting bit of information. Notice that a Richard Strader posted the bond. Usually a father posted a bond on the bride's behalf. If he was deceased, the mother, an older brother or an uncle might post bond. Was Richard her father? ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com