My Grandfather, Thomas Joseph Frain, was born in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, in 1873. I don't recall his mother's name; his father's name was David Frayne. According to the records of St. John's Church in Middletown, he was a sea captain. I don't know when the spelling of the naem was changed. There were brothers-I've heard the names Martin, John, Dominick, and Patrick or Paul. Family lore has it that my grandfather was sent back to Ireland. He returned in time to fight in the Spanish American War, and worked for "the railroad" in Minnesota, which is where he met my grandmother. They married and raised three sons. A fourth died of scarlet fever at the age of nine. My grandparents went "Down East" for a few years to try to find his father and brothers, but never found them. Any help you can provide will be appreciated. If I can help you with anything in the Western Illinois - Eastern Iowa area, please let me know. I'm new at this, though, so I may need a bit more hand holding than you're used to. Thanks in advance. Stay safe, and may God bless. I wish you peace. Dan