This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nhall1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.fisher/3085.3119.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Census on Mary Stapleford shows she was born in Maryland about 1882-1883, to German born parents. But when I tracked the family below, it turned out to be a false lead. The only Mary Stapleford on the 1900 census, b. Maryland to German parents is the following, but the year of birth is a couple of years off. Possibly they aged her a couple of years when they married, and stuck with that age. 1900 census Pikesville, Baltimore, Maryland Fisher, Louis, head, b. Mar 1854, m 23 yrs, Ger Ger Ger, farm laborer Bertha, wife, b. Jan 1852, m 23 yrs, 5 of 6 children living Mary, Dau, b. Feb 1885, MD Ger Ger Louis W, son, b. Nov 1886, MD Ger Ger George F, son, b. May 1889, MD Ger Ger Nellie A, dau, b. Dec 1892, MD Ger Ger 1910 census has Louis named as Ludwig A Fischer, and Bertha as Bertha V, with the same children. Ludwig was married once, Bertha twice. Immigration dates blurry, possibly 1884. 1920 census unfortunately rules out this family as daughter Mary is back with them Searching for Mamie, I think I found her, dau of William and Annie. I'll need to post that later as I have to get to work now. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.