Hello, yes I have distant relatives that are Gaona. One Romana (but not Ramona) Salcido Cesma married one Joaquín Gaona. She was born circa 1863, so I imagine she married Joaquín between 1880 and 1885, times being what they were. I can tell you a very little about their kids, but I'll wait until I know we're talking about the same folks. If you want to follow up on this, please use my email address, I don't drop by the newsgroup very often. Yours most cordially, Walter Pentland ([email protected]) --------------------------- The Talamasca: We watch, and we are always here.