> > > Edith, in that time frame (1860-1870) the parents would likely > > > not be in the record unless she was still a minor and needed > > > their consent. That is still certainly worth the try. > > > > > > "Richard Pence" <richardpence@pipeline.com> > > > > In Virginia the marriage registers often listed both sets of > > parents in that time frame. I don't know about other states. > > > > "Edith" <ECFensom@aol.com> > > I double-checked my Virginia marriages and those I have for the > period 1860 - 1870 DO have the parents listed in most cases. Thanks > for setting me straight on that one! > > I was thinking this practice started some years later (even in > Virginia), as in some of the other states I am familiar with. > > "Richard Pence" <richardpence@pipeline.com> Richard, With each locality doing things differently, it's hard to keep them straight. Edith ECFensom@aol.com