In reference to the Dover children living with the Gamblin's in Ripley County, MO 1850 (recently posted)...... Gamblin researchers believe all 5 children belong to Mary Ann, wife of William Gamblin (house # 229). William married Mary Ann Dover, a widow, sometime between 1843 and 1850, place unknown. I am hoping someone can help me figure out who Mary Ann's first husband was by reviewing the following: Mary Ann was born abt 1797 in MD. She married ? Dover and had William K 1832 TN, James M 1836 TN, Jesse 1837 AR, Henry P 1840 AR, and Lillaoma 1843 AR. Suspect there were older children also. She married William Gamblin 1843-1850. William was born 1794 NC, the son of Joshua Gamblin. William was married 2 times before. 1st to Marian Greathouse in 1815, 2nd to Betsy Bond in 1823. William Gamblin was living in Hopkins County, KY 1820 and Calloway County, KY 1830. By 1840, he was in southern IL. By 1847, he was in Ripley County, MO. Any thoughts will be appreciated, as this has become more of a guessing game than anything! Thank You! Laura