It's been awhile since I posted this--thought I would try again. Searching for information on my grandfather, James K.P. Dodson, born May 26, 1850 somewhere in IL; died Dec 18, 1905, Fayette County, IL; married Martha Jane Gannon on Aug 28, 1870, Fayette County, IL. Children: 1. John Thomas; born Jan 31, 1877, Sherman, Grayson County, TX 2. Nelly; no information 3. Anna; born Sep 20, 1882, Fayette County, IL (my grandmother); married Herod Wilson Rhodes, Fayette County, IL. 4. Susey, twin, born Apr 16, 1884; died Jul 10, 1888, MO 5. Jessy, twin, born Apr 16, 1884; died Jul 27, 1888, MO 6. James Franklin, born Jan 8, 1889, Henderson County, KY 7. Katie, born May 9, 1890, Fayette County, IL According to my grandmother (Anna) I was told that James' father was William Dodson, born in TN and that his mother was Mary Manley, born ?? Any help would be most appreciated. Pat (Rhodes) Taylor