Hi Everyone, I am wondering if anyone has access to the Balbour Collection for Montville, New London, Ct. or even if there is one. I do not have access to the collection and would appreciate a look up on the following family if at all possible. Thanks, Maggie First Generation ———————————————————————————————————————— 1. Elijah ? Bemis(s). He married Sarah. Born About 1775 in Montville, New London, Ct. Died Sep 1841 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana. They had the following children: 2 i. Elisha (Elijah) Bemis(s) 3 ii. Berilla Bemiss Second Generation ———————————————————————————————————————— 2. Elisha (Elijah) Bemis(s). Born 21 Mar 1799 in Montville Twp, New London, Ct (IGI 7450306). Died Oct 1885 in Danville, Illinois. Occupation Had 11 children. He married Sarah ?. They had the following children: 4 i. Hannah Elizabeth Bemis(s) 5 ii. Martha Ann Bemis(s) 6 iii. Berilla Bemis(s) 7 iv. Sarah Bemis(s) 3. Berilla Bemiss. Born in Cincinatti, Ohio. Died in West Lafayette Indiana (96 yrs). She married John Dodson Smith, son of Ira Smith & Margaret Dodson. Occupation 1825 County Commissioner of Tippecanoe County. Education Purchased Lafayette Free Press with Joseph Tatman from Maj. Religion B. Semans in Feb. 1835. They had the following children: 8 i. Ira Smith 9 ii. Sarah Smith 10 iii. Zerelda Smith 11 iv. Margaret Smith 12 v. Alfred Smith 13 vi. Quincy Smith 14 vii. Mary Smith