Hello Ernie! Thanks for writing! >I have information on Zebulon Vance Hooker, born in 1890 in Florida and died in Florida (allegedly) in 1923. That's the one I found living in Florida! I could've sworn he lived longer according to the source on the Internet I saw, but I was probably mistaken. Still, 1923 *is* the year my father's father (ZVH the first) supposedly died - according to his mother - in Richmond. >He was one of eight children born to William Henry Hooker and wife Mahala Clementine Langford. Yep, that's the same one I found. Also, my father's original name being "William" is a rather large co-incidence. There seems to be a lot of coincidences for my grandmother's story to hold any water. I'm beginning to suspect that the ZVH you're referring to may be my grandfather and for whatever reason, left my grandmother shortly after my father was born, headed for Florida and died shortly thereafter. >He had a son by the name of William Calvin Hooker that I am very interested in. That may explain why my granmother changed my father's name; ZVH would have had 2 sons named "William"!! I could be wrong, but I'm beginning to suspect he is my grandfather. >I also show a Zebulon Hooker in the 1790 Census of Middlesex County, Mass. Page 152 in Sherburne Town. ID # Mas1a1634629. Yes, I saw him too! Here's a coincidence for you - I believe he served in the Revolutionary War as a drummer. I played drums professionally for years! ;-) >If your Dads wife was named Patricia Patricia was his wife and my mother. She passed away from cancer in April of 1993. She was a very good journalist and person. >or Penny, Penny is my wife. But not for long, unfortunately. After 20 years we are getting a divorce. We have remained childless, fortunately. (or unfortunately!) >I suggest you contact this person ASAP. She may be looking for you and your Dad. I'm sorry, I'm confused; do you mean contacting Patricia (impossible) or Penny - or A.C. Hance?? No mystery with Patricia and Penny. Again, they are my mother and soon to be ex wife. >A.C.Hance. Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, Florida, USA. A.C.Hance. Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Yulee, Florida, USA. Internet address is [email protected] She also has a GEDCOM File that you can download if you are a member of Ancestry .Com. I am a member now! Please excuse my ignorance; what is a GEDCOM file? >I am quite sure she will answer you right away though. I have been doing Genealogy for nine years now and could give you my opinion as to who your Dads father was but you should read the Gedcom for yourself and then you decide who is who. I believe you will be surprised though. Would it be an imposition to ask you your opinion? I can assure you that only curiosity and not emotion are my motivation. If the answer is a bit, how should I say it, un-savory, that's OK. So it's not like I'd be crushed to learn that this ZVH *was* my grandfather - or not. In the meantime, I will contact LadyHance. If there's any more info I can provide you, I'll be happy to. My father and mother had 3 children; myself (ZVH III), Elizabeth Tyson Hooker, who passed away this past October unfortunately (she was a great person) and Martha Douglas Hooker, who now lives in London, England. She married a Robin Preston and they have 2 children; Lucy and David Preston. Just in case you're interested. Thank you so much!! It was very kind of you to write and again, if you don't mind, I'd very much appreciate your thoughts and opinions on this mystery. Could we be related?? Hmmm - this stuff gets addictive! :) Thanks again Ernie and best wishes! Beau Hooker