Parley HOWE was born around 1778/1780, place unknown. Married Deborah HULET, where & when unknown. Settled in Mansfield NY in about 1825 or 1830. Died 2 Dec 1856 Mansfield, NY, Cattaraugus Co. at home of son Samuel. He had at least 12 children, 8 boys and 4 girls. Several of my cousins have hit a brick wall with Parley HOWE after doing considerable research. Does anyone have any clues as to the parents of Parley Howe, where he was born or any clues as to his wife's family? Parley Howe's Children: *Samuel Howe b. 26 Oct 1815 in Onandaga Co., d. 26 Nov 1887. m. Jane Manley 10 Nov 1840. Children: Sybil Sophronia (b. 1843 Cattaraugus Co.), Aurelias (b. 1844 in Catt Co.), Amenzo Franklin (1847, Catt Co.), Martin Amasa (1849 Catt Co.), Millard (1852 Catt Co.), Leonard D. (1854 Catt Co.), Alice Teresa(1856 Catt Co.), John Elon (1860 Catt Co.), Nelson Scott (1861 Catt Co.), Augustus Victor (1864 in Catt Co.), Levi Dulson (1858 in Catt Co.) I have downlines for John Elon (my greatgrandfather) and for Franklin. *Joseph Howe born 1813? Went west to Missouri *Lemuel Howe born 1816? Went west to Missouri *Lura/Laura Howe born 1818? M. Ben Stebbins *Roby/Ruba/Ruby Howe Born 1820? *Sybil Howe. Born 1822/23 in Onandaga Co. m. William H. Case, a farmer, around 1840. They lived in New Albion in 1850 and Napoli in 1855. Parley Howe lived with them during that time. Children: Harlin/Henry (b. 1841, Cattaurgus Co., NY), Marvin T. (b. 1843 Wisc), Amanda O. (b. 1845, Wisc), Nancy J. (1849 Catt Co.), Lina (1852 Catt Co.), Americus W. (1854 Catt Co.) Thanks in advance for any information, Penelope Chisholm RowanAine@AOL.com