RE: LEE Brothers The only thing I can think of to suggest (and you might have already tried this) is to research newspapers of the area they died in My great-great-uncle (Orlando Lard/Laird) died at 25 years old in 1889 in Salem, Oregon. Papers at the cemetery in San Jose, California stated that he died from a gunshot wound. We had nothing else to go on. A friend of a friend who lives in Salem went to the library and researched old newspapers. She found an interesting article about his death. The coroner hastily selected a jury to conduct an inquest about how he died. The viewed the remains, examined the premises, and took testimony from witnesses. They found that he died by his own hands. The article went on to say the most important witnesses were not summoned (for example the doctor who probed the wound and assisted in finding the pistol in its peculiar position). He was also listed as alias Frank Bell. Where or why he had that name is a mystery. Good luck in your research, Louise in California

WHERE DID HE COME FROM? THE FIRST RECORD OF HIM IS WHEN HE JOINED THE CONF ARMY IN GORDON CO., GA. THEN HE MARRIED MARY CROSSLEY IN 1866, LATER AFTERR MARY DIED HE MARRIED NANCY L. EAVES. HIS GRAND DAUGHTER TOLD ME THAT HE WAS BORN CLOSE TO ROME, FLOYD CO., GA. HIS FATHER WAS TO HAVE WORKED ON A SLAVE SHIP, BUT SHORTLY AFTER F.W. OR HIS BROTHER WAS BORN THE FATHER FELL OVER BOARD AND DROWN. F.W.'S TOMBSTONE SAYS THAT HE WAS BORN IN 1841 BUT I WAS TOLD HE COULD NEVER DRAW A PENSION BECAUSE HE LIED ABOUT HIS AGE WHEN HE JOINED THE ARMY. HE WOULD HAVE BEEN OLD ENOUGH FOR THE ARMY OR DID HE LIE ABOUT HIS AGE HIS WHOLE LIFE? NOW IF YOU LOOK AT A MAP IT IS TO FAR TO GO FROM ROME, GA TO THE COAST TO GO TO WORK ESPECIALLY IN THE 1840'S. THE ONLY TIME THAT I HAVE FOUND HIM ON A U.S. CENSUS WAS 1910. HE COULD NOT READ OR WRITE AND HIS NAME WAS SPELLED THREE WAYS ON HIS WAR RECORDS, WHEN HE MARRIED THE FIRST TWO TIMES HIS NAME WAS SPELLED ROLLS. WHEN MY GRANDMOTHER (HIS OLDEST CHILD) MARRIED SHE ALSO USED THE SAME SPELLING BUT LATER THEY CHANGED IT TO ROWLLS. HIS CHILDREN COULD READ AND WRITE. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR HIM FOR YEARS AND IT JUST SEEMS HE DIDN'T WANT HIS PAST KNOWN. -CAROLYN LETNER- I'M NOT SHOUTING, I USE ALL CAPS SO I CAN SEE WHAT I WRITE....SORRY!!

unsubscribe ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck and Lory Whicker <cwhicker@tlcmanti.org> To: <GEN-UNSOLVED-MYSTERIES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 24, 1999 3:55 PM Subject: [GEN-UNSOLVED-MYSTERIES-L] looking for... > I am looking for the biological father of my grandmother. His name was > Harry Lucian Davis; he was married to my great grandmother, Leona Ruth > Service, prior to 1912, their daughter, Bernice Elizabeth Davis, was > born 17 May 1912 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was supposedly in military > service at some point, but I cannot find any record of him. He divorced > Leona before December 1915. > > Lory J. Whicker > > > > > ==== GEN-UNSOLVED-MYSTERIES Mailing List ==== > To contact the owner use, dwburgess@worldnet.att.net > >

I am looking for the biological father of my grandmother. His name was Harry Lucian Davis; he was married to my great grandmother, Leona Ruth Service, prior to 1912, their daughter, Bernice Elizabeth Davis, was born 17 May 1912 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was supposedly in military service at some point, but I cannot find any record of him. He divorced Leona before December 1915. Lory J. Whicker

On Saturday, May 22nd, 1999; I acquired a publication by Desmond Seward. In the body of the work, several lovers of Joseph Bonaparte are noted. One of which is a Mrs. Sari but a first name is not given. So, I am posting to this list in hope of contacting someone who may know where I can find biographical and genealogical information on "Mr. and Mrs. Sari" of French occupied Corsica, i.e., now Corsica, Italy. According to the book, Mrs. Sari was known to be a lover of Napoleon Bonaparte's older brother; Joseph Bonaparte sometime between 1817-1830. (See, Napoleon's Family by Desmond Seward, p. 183-190) Desmond Seward's publication also states that Mrs. Sari's husband was enlisted in the Corsican Army. Technically, since Corsica was French occupied/owned; wouldn't Corsica's Army have been considered to be a part of L'Armee de Napoleon (Napoleon's Army)? Best, Dick Pollard pollard@gte.net http://home1.gte.net/pollard/index.htm P.S., Mrs. Sari is said to have produced at least one child as a result of her "affair" with Joseph Bonaparte. Also, since Desmond Seward's book does not clearly state that Mrs. Sari was living in Corsica (which I assume); is it possible that Mrs. Sari may have resided in Jefferson County, i.e., Bordentown, New Jersey and possibly Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Good Morning, All! I hope this is appropriate for the list, and apologize in advance if it is not: My name is Patty Smoot. I live in Walker County, Texas. My "mystery" involves 3 LEE brothers, all of them my GGG-Uncles. We have the LEE family Bible proving birth and death dates of the men in question. They are as follows: 1. William Henry LEE b. 10-22-1826 Tuscaloosa, Al. d. 09-24-1864 2. George Hiram LEE b. 02-27-1828 Tuscaloosa, Al. d. 09-21-1864 3. Benjamin James LEE b. 05-19-1830 Tuscaloosa, Al. d. 09-25-1864 As you can see from the death dates above, these 3 men died within 3 days of each other. The LEE family had moved to Southeast Texas (Walker County) in 1853. When I say "family" I am referring to their parents and siblings. The only one of the sons living with the "family" prior to the move was Benjamin James Lee. He is listed in the household on the 1850 census. The 2 older sons are not listed anywhere close to the rest of the family in Tuscaloosa. After the move to Texas, none of the 3 brothers are listed on the 1860 Census with the rest of the family. The death registers, in the family Bible, were obviously written at the same time. The ink, hand-writing and wording provides this clue. The use of the phrase "ano domini" prior to the year 1864 was on all 3 registers, and inversely NOT used on any other family members. This leads me to think that their parents, Elizabeth and Thomas, were informed of the deaths at the same time...perhaps some type of messenger, letter? We had previously thought the 3 brothers died in or because of the Civil War...given the date: September, 1864. We have now discovered the military record of William Henry Lee. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in the 7th Texas Cavalry...along with 3 youngest brothers (all of which survived long past 1864). Lt. W. H. Lee resigned his military post in 1862..."due to health reasons". Therefore ruling out the Civil War theory. The 3 brothers would have been 38, 36 and 34 years old respectively, when they died. This would rule out any childhood disease. Additionally, there were no outbreaks of epidemics in Walker County, in 1864, that caused widespread death among different households. The only other possibility would be some type of accident? Any suggestions on these 3 brothers would be greatly appreciated. We would really like to know what happened to them! Patty Smoot psmoot@lcc.net

I am seeking genealogical and historical information on a Ms. Annette Savage (Delafolie?) of Jefferson County, i.e., Bordentown, New Jersey and possibly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ms Savage was known to be a Quaker and a lover of Napoleon Bonaparte's older brother; Joseph Bonaparte ca. 1817-1830. (See, Napoleon's Family by Desmond Seward, p. 183-190) Best, Dick Pollard pollard@gte.net http://home1.gte.net/pollard/index.htm

the time of WW2. Never to be heard of again. Phyllis left behind three little girls. Her maiden name was Boardman and she lived in Stoke On Trent. and information would be appreciated thanks marion sydney

Dear Fellow Genealogists: I tried to send this to Nicole, the listowner but her e-mail bounced so I have no other choice but to forward it onto you. Please read this and tell me what you think. It's about my long-lost missing uncle. Thanks for your patience. :-) Sincerely, Sherri Goldberg Toronto, Ontario, Canada e-mail: sgoldberg@berkshire.ca > -----Original Message----- > From: Sherri Goldberg > Sent: Friday, May 21, 1999 9:34 AM > To: 'dwburgess@worldnet.att.net' > Subject: I Need Your Advice > > Dear Nicole, > I need your advice on this. My grandparents had 2 sons. Their oldest > son, Avram Goldberg (my uncle) was born in Oct. 1934 or 1935 in Lodz, > Poland. He was taken from his parents (according to my grandmother) in > 1939 by Nazi soldiers and never seen or heard from again. I have always > wondered whether he survived the war or was killed. I have heard stories > of children from WW2 surviving by being given to Christian families & > raised as Christians or given to nuns in orphanages and wondered if > there's any likelihood or if it's at all possible if Avram survived (he > was very German in physical appearance). Do you consider this an unsolved > mystery? (I know I do but I'm not sure if you would consider it as such.) > > I just read the guidelines for the unsolved mysteries list. I just wanted > to clarify something for you. The UFO for the UFO Roots List actually > stands for "Unknown Family Origins" (not UFO as in spaceships). I just > found that out myself yesterday and thought it was pretty funny. ;-) > > I look forward to hearing from you soon. > Sincerely, > Sherri Goldberg (a contented subscriber) > Toronto, Ontario, Canada > e-mail: sgoldberg@berkshire.ca >

Good Day, For the record, in the body of this e-mail, you will find obscure or previously unrecorded history derived from the "oral history" of my straight-shooting Pollard's; makers of history and pioneers of Oregon. You may not believe or agree with many of the statements noted below but I anticipate and warmly welcome differing opinions. In time I may find fact-based mistakes but I have done my best to ensure the accuracy of the "oral history" as it has been told to me. "It has been said that historians have recorded dates and census-takers have recorded populations but I am following human interest." Who can deny the importance of preserving the early "oral history" of unnamed Early Oregon Territory pioneer's who made the Columbia River Valley what it is today? Such as my G-G-Grandfather (G-G-G-Grandfather?), Sebastian (Bastier) Pollard. Sebastian is said to have come to the United States from the Pyrenees Mountains of Southern France (http://www.focusmm.com.au/france/fr_re_32.htm) by way of New Orleans, Louisiana; in 1857. But he may actually have been in the United States much earlier under an alias. That aside, he is said to have traveled to the United States (Early Oregon Territory?) with several Generals and a Lieutenant of Napoleon's Army (L'Armee de Napoleon) and possibly with the Hudson's Bay Company or the United States Army, i.e., Baxter, Bennett, Benard, Bernard, George, Charles, and William Pollard. As fantastic as it may sound, Sebastian was said to have: (1) been related to Napoleon Bonaparte of Corsica, Italy, and (2) fought in Napoleon's Army (L'Armee de Napoleon), (3) hired three (four?), as yet unidentified men to purchase land in the Willamette Valley, Oregon; totaling one square mile (1609,33 m.), (4) had a large cattle ranch in Crook County, Oregon, (5) had a cousin who was a "Texas Ranger" (United States Army?), and (6) had a cousin named "Athiela" who lived in Florida. My Pollard's primary source data also holds that, in the mid-late 19th century Wild Wild West, Sebastian is said to have married a Ms. Sallie (Sally?) Kinder (Kunder?) in Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, Pennsylvania, or possibly the Willamette Valley, Oregon. Ms. Kinder's father's name was Mr. Asa Kinder and her mother's name was Mrs. Frances Blux, Blue, Billiou or Bilyeu. Oral history also tells that my G-G-Grandmother Sallie's parents were said to have had relatives in: Canada, Germany, Holland, Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, and Pennsylvania. And, like Sebastian (Sebastien?), Sallie, Asa, and Frances spoke German, English and possibly French -- Sebastian was known to speak English, French, and German fluently. In fact, Asa and Frances were said to be connected to William Penn's people, i.e., they were Pennsylvania Dutch Quakers from the "Old World." Also, I am told that my Early Oregon Territory Pollard's married into a large "Mormon" family (Joseph Smith's Mormon Church), i.e., I have reason to believe that my "Pollard" surname may have actually been adopted during the Mormon exodus from Missouri or La Terreur Blanche (The White Terror), i.e., the Bonapartist's exodus from France. On the other hand, I have evidentiary data which clearly states that some Early Oregon Territory Pollard's were affiliated with the Methodist Church, i.e., George Tompkins Pollard of Shelby County, Kentucky. See, http://www.uiowa.edu/~osa/regions/wcent/shelby.htm During the colorful past of Prineville, Oregon, http://hometownamerica.com/OR/ORCRO/ORCRO_PR_H http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/cpcrookhome.html Sebastian Pollard was murdered on the year that my G-Grandfather, William Richard Pollard, was born; ca. 1871-1872 (1875?). Prior to this unfortunate tragedy, Sebastian and Sallie had a daughter by the name of Sallie or Frances but her life was cut short, i.e., she died by age thirteen of "water on the brain" or "cancer." Several years later, my G-G-Grandmother, Sallie Pollard, re-married; then tragically died under highly questionable circumstances, ca. 1884-1885 -- her second husband was said to have burned to death in a fire which destroyed their home. See, The History of Crook County, Oregon (1981) and D.B. Newton's. (Dwight Bennett) Crooked River Canyon (1966). Here is another twist, I am told that on the way to the Whitman Mission; my G-G-Grandfather's (G-Grandfather's?) young teenage cousin, George Pollard Jr., was picked up by a Mormon family (Pollard's, Polly's, or Sager's?) somewhere in Utah (what is now known as Utah) ca. 1847; while on his way to visit family in the region now known as Walla Walla, Washington. In fact, as late as 1990, George Pollard Jr. was listed as having been killed on November 29, 1847, i.e., on the Whitman Mission's Massacre roster and the on-site metal sign which clearly marked where he died (buried?); on November 29, 1847. See, http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/wpages/wpgs300/3whitman.htm But both the museum foam-core roster and metal sign were removed from the Whitman Mission Historical Museum around 1990. Upon discovery, during 1997 and 1998; I made numerous attempts to contact the Whitman Mission on this issue but I did not receive an official response. Since then, it has been suggested that vandalism may have been responsible for the disappearance of the metal sign on the museum grounds. However, this still does not explain the removal of George's name from the Whitman Mission Massacre roster; inside the museum. Similarly, 19th century and early 20th century road signs and crossing which were previously named after my Early Oregon Territory Pioneer Pollard's have long since been removed, e.g., "Pollard's Landing" on the Snake River (Hell's Canyon, Oregon); was changed to "Farwell's Bend" during the 1930's. (See, The Oregon State Archives) Continued on-site and online research data continues to raise new genealogical, historical, and religious issues which must be laboriously researched, e.g., as I have stated above, new data suggests that my Pollard's surname may actually have been adopted in the 19th century. And, following leads derived through extensive "oral interviewing," I have tracked down a microfilm record of a B.F. Pollard (Bastier Pollard?). Here, the document notes that B.F. Pollard traveled on the Steamship Texas which arrived in New Orleans, Louisiana; on January 16th, 1857. The Steamship Texas was on its way to the San Juans (Havana, Cuba) which are better known as the West Indies. Curiously, depending on how you read the Texas's log, B.F. Pollard may have been a citizen of the United States, a citizen of Germany, and a lawyer. I have had two professional genealogists examine this steamships log on microfilm. One says that he was a German lawyer while the other says that he was a United States citizen but not a lawyer. The bottom line is that although B.F. Pollard corresponds with my family's "oral tradition," I still do not know if he is connected to my Pollard's (?). I am simply following a lead; hoping to dig-up additional leads in the process. This is a nutshell-history of some of my Early Oregon Territory Pollard's. At this point in my research, I am looking for "any" genealogical or historical sources which may clarify or connect my elusive Pollard's with other Early Oregon Territory Pollard's. For example, I am also seeking information on one of Sebastian's brother's (?) who is said to have married an American Indian from: Klamath Falls, Lakeview, Walla Walla (Washington), or the Willamette Valley, Oregon. Like most Frenchman, my Pollard's had friendly relations with the Native American Indian's. His name may have been Baxter, Benard, Bernard, or Bennet Pollard (?). Finally, my hope in posting this information is to exchange data with Early Oregon Territory Pollard's, e.g., I am told that some of my Early Oregon Territory Pollard's (?) lived in Pollard, Washington ca. 1850's-1860's. See, http://extra.entisoft.com/P/o/Pollard.HTM Or, to obtain obscure data "online" or "historical publications" on: (1) the Champs d'Asile Bonapartist's Colony (Field of Asylum, TX) ca. 1818-1819, (2) the Champs d'Aiglon Bonapartist's Colony (Field of Eagles, AL) ca. 1818-1819, (3) La Terreur Blanche (The White Terror), (4) Joseph Smith's Mormon Church compared to Brigham Young's, (5) the Mormon Exodus from Missouri, (6) the Whitman Mission Massacre (I would be especially interested in the Native American Indian perspectives), (7) the history of Shelby County, Kentucky, and (8) broadly speaking the Bonaparte's and the Beauharnais' in America (CA, PA, NY, TX), the West Indies, or Cuba. Thanks in advance. Best, Dick Pollard pollard@gte.net http://home1.gte.net/pollard/index.htm P.S., Thank you for your references on the Latter Day Saints (LDS) Family History Center and the online LDS Family Search page (http://www.familysearch.org/). Here, the LDS Ancestral Files submitted on my Pollard's are both incorrect and incomplete. In fact, it is important to note that the three individuals which have submitted genealogical data on my Pollard's; are not members of my family. The lesson learned is that information on this database (http://www.familysearch.org/) may be just as good or bad as the submitters personal research. So, be sure to check the Web sites disclaimer, i.e., do your own research and verify the accuracy of the Ancestry Files, etc.. Also, after over three years of online research (I have been researching some of my surnames since 1988); last Summer and Winter I found several helpful Web sites which partly substantiates my family's "oral tradition," i.e., that the Bonaparte's were living on the East Coast, Philadelphia, and Texas during the 19th century. These Web sites have also provided other leads on the Bonaparte's in America -- W3 search engines have significantly improved over the years: The Bonaparte’s in Philadelphia http://www.libertynet.org/athena/bon1.html The Bonaparte’s in America http://www.heraldica.org/topics/usa/bonapart.htm The Bonaparte’s in Texas (Joseph Bonaparte, Jerome Bonaparte, Betsy Patterson, Beauharnais, La Terreur Blanche) http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/ Alta Vista Systran Translation http://jump.altavista.com/translate Note, as per your inquiries; all of my "online posts" since 1995 (Rootsweb, Deja News, Deja.com, etc.) may be copied or disseminated for research purposes. But my "online posts" may not be re-published or quoted "online" or "offline" without my written consent. See, the United States Code Title 17: http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/ch1.head.html Copyright 1995-1999, All Rights Reserved

Will the person who wrote the list about Alexander Williams please contact me. I accidentally erased it. Thank you. Joyce

Check out this site: <A HREF="http://www.ratdogdick.com/">Rat Dog Dick Detective Agency </A> or http://www.ratdogdick.com/ by a woman detective who is so skilled in finding people that her nickname is "The Rat-Dog". She writes a newspaper column on finding people and information.Look at "Ask Rat Dog" and check out the archives for articles that may pertain to your unsolved mystery. It's definitely worth a look to find new ideas, and fun reading. Good luck......Pat Jorgensen

John Wesley WILLIAMS or STEWART b. March 1874 in Louisiana to Alexander and Amanda (Williams) Stewart both of whom were b. in TN; 1836 & 1823 respectively. Family legend has it he was adopted due to these facts: his parents were married in 1868 in Coahoma Co. MS; Amanda would have been 51yrs old when he was born and he was an only child. John married in 12/2/1892 to Lula Mae Lindsey b. 11/15/1874 in Ashley Co., AR. (Rumor has it they eloped) They had 6 children (all born in AR): Alexander who died as an infant, William b. 1895 married Velma Taylor, Amanda b. 1897 married Charles Smith, John b. 1898 never married; died in TX in 1937, Fanny who died as an infant, and Nannie b.1902 changed her name to Marie; last husband was Olaf Mooney. John Wesley disappeared after 1902 and before 1905. He was reputed to have been an alcoholic and had been sent away several times for "cures". Once as far as CT. There is also a story that he had lost a leg. Another family rumor is that John's mother was actually Amanda's sister or niece; she lived with them and it is rumored that Alexander took a fancy to her to put it delicately. Her name may have been Martha Williams. There was a dispute over John's middle name. My grandfather, William, said it was Wesley, but his sisters, Amanda and Nannie, said it was Williams. My mother and aunt would love to find out what happened to him. Their grandmother would not talk about him or mention his name (she wouldn't and didn't call her son, John, by his name either) and apparently the children couldn't recall exactly when John Wesley disappeared. He may have been part Native American or looked it (all the children did except John) as it was rumored his grandmother, a Jane Stewart - she died in 1903 in Ashley Co. AR- was a Native American. Lisa Marie Wagner

Hello Everyone My Name is Grahame James and I am new to this site and would like some assistance please. I have an ancestor whose name is Jacob David Coull who was born in England Kent Deal. He was born in 1846. He married in 1867 in Australia.I have been trying to find a death here in NSW Australia but no death can be found. He appears on the Electoral Rolls for Gosford NSW up and until 1898. The he disappears altogether. I have checked NSW BDMS as far as 1945 nothing. I do not know if he was killed or murdered. Does anyone have any suggestions? As I would like to know what happened to him. A real Mystery to our family that has not been solved. Kind Regards Grahame James (Australia)

Hello everyone! I am looking for any information on a woman named TRACEY MARIE PALERMO. She was born on May 15, 1947. She was last heard from in Sept . or Oct. of 1976 by a phone call from her home in ELGIN, KANE COUNTY, IL. She was desperate for help, but no one showed up. Three days later her phone was disconnected when the number was called. She has a son named TODD, born possibly in 1975, who was autistic. Tracey's parents are from the suburbs of CHICAGO, IL. PALERMO is her maiden name and the name she was using at the time of her disappearance. She had worked in MILWAUKEE at a place previously called CHICO'S ITALIAN REST.. She had a VIOLENT EX-HUSBAND who stalked her, eventually forcing her to move back to the ELGIN area after living in the MILWAUKEE area. She was once hospitalized in WATERTOWN, Wi after her husband snatched her off a street in MILWAUKEE and pistol whipped her. MILWAUKEE and WATERTOWN POLICE were involved. Attempted murder charges were brought up against, but she later dropped them for some reason. There is some thought that her ex husband may have had a hand in her disappearance. Elgin police dept. has no records of her being a victim of a violent crime. They are not even sure whether she is deceased or alive. It is pertinent to find her or her son, Todd. If you can suggest anything or have any information, PLEASE contact me as soon as possible! Thank you for your time! -- Cindy Johnson :0) NEW SITE! American Local History Network - Wisconsin A compilation of Historical & Genealogical Information http://www.usgennet.org/~alhnwius/WI_index.html My Wisconsin Family History Page http://www.ameritech.net/users/cindyjohnson1/Family_history.htm

Looking for information to find out what happened to my ggrandfather Thomas Franklin WALKER, b. 1871, in Dongola, IL. The son of James B. Walker and Martha Elizabeth Woodard. He also resided in Cairo, IL., where he married Cora Davis on March 13, 1894. She was the daughter of Randolph Marshall Davis and Melinda Louise Peeler. Thomas Franklin listed his occupation as a mechanic on the marriage license. He disappeared before the birth of his only child, my grandmother, on March 9, 1896. She never heard from him or ever saw him in her life, and she lived to be 96 years old. Her mother died when she was 4 years old, and she was raised by her Grandmother. Any info, gossip, anything would be appreciated. Thanks you very much. Teresa tagh@shawneelink.net

ATTENTION OF MARGARET WILLIS -----Original Message----- From: John Fleming <peejay.media@virgin.net> To: mwillis3@bellsouth.net <mwillis3@bellsouth.net> Date: 18 April 1999 11:56 Subject: TODDINGTON >Hello Meg, > >We have made several attempts in the past to contact you but the emails >bounced. >I hope this reaches you via the list, and apologies to the list for posting this way! >We now have some lovely photos of Toddington Manor. >Can you please contact us regarding these. > >Best regards, >Pat F. in South Gloucestershire >email: peejay.media@virgin.net >Web site: http://www.moonrakers.com/peejay >Peejay Genealogy Research & Photography Services "capturing ancestral >locations" in Bristol, Dorset, Gloucestershire, London, Somerset & >Wiltshire. Other areas by arrangement. >

I have two unsolved mysteries in the same family. Maybe if this sounds familiar to you, you can contact me. 1. Leon Peao was found wandering in a town in VT(?) definitely ME, NH, VT. He was most likely part American Indian. He did not speak English and was about 8 years old. he was taken in by a family whose name we do not know and given the PEAO name. He lived with them until he was about 16. He later married Roselle LeClaire and had at least one son named John Harry Peao, born in Waterbury, VT. This story is a legend that has been passed down in my family for 5 generations. We do not know the dates involved except that it was before 1835. We don't know the name of the family that took him in. And we do not know the tribes in the Waterbury/Northfield/Barre Vermont area that he could have been from. 2. John Harry Peao married Kate Currier of Sullivan, NH and together they had 8 children. They moved to North Attleboro, MA. Shortly thereafter, John left and was never heard from again. We do not know if he changed his name, if he had another family after this one, or where he died. Any info on how to track some of these things down, greatly appreciated.

Hi List...My name is Becca and the story of my grandfather's death is my topic. His wife, (my grandmother) died after childbirth and he was left with 3 girls and 2 boys to raise. There are two versions: Childhood story was he was killed going across a railroad track. 2. He was in a notorious "juke Joint" and a guy shot at him...he held my father (5 yrs.old) over his head and the bullet hit my grandfather in the chest. My father was born in Jackson Co. Ohio 1913...so this must have been ca.1918. Grandfather: Frank Walter HOWARD,Sr. Father: Frank Walter HOWARD,JR. Grandmother. Cleo Alma HELLMAN ...died Dec. 1914 Looking for death cert.or newspaper article about death. Children were sent to Charleston, WV to live with Uncle Charlie HOWARD, Chief of Police in Marmet... Thanks, Becca Howard Clark,Roanoke,Va.

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