Dee and Gayle mention a Richard H. EDMONSON, b. 1851, VA.... Also about that time there is an Edwin EDMONDSON, b. VA; same area?? I have a Richard H. EDMONDSON, b. c1840, St. Louis, Mo., drowned c1854, St. Louis, Mo. I have an Edwin Fair EDMONDSON, b. 1848, St. Louis, Mo. My two guys are issue of John F. EDMONDSON (c1808-c1864) and wf Rebecca unknown, both could have been born in Virginia according to censuses. Thanks. Chan J. Chan EDMONDSON edmoski@airmail.net Dallas, Texas