Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/Fairfield/13484 Surname: SHOVE ------------------------- Oh Lorinda, you've hit the jackpot!! You have filled in the blanks that I've been looking for for some time. cant tell you haw elated I am.... :) Now let's see if I can fill a few blanks for you...The wedding date for Francis SHOVE and Mary Hallows was 23 May 1844. The 1880 Census shows Francis and Mary having 6 children, James Francis b. 1847; Wilmer b. 1851; Esther b. 1855; Nancy b. 1858; Florence Isabel b. 1863; and Edith b. 1865. Francis left Cherry Valley and traveled west looking for a new home. Purchased for cash 86+ acres in Waukau Wisconsin 03 March 1843. Then he returned to Cherry Valley, married Mary and some time in the next three years went to their new homestead and started to raise a family. The 1900 Census shows James Francis SHOVE (Francis and Mary's eldest) as head of household with 7 Children. I have sone more if you would like it. I can't thank you enough for the help. Mike