I have a bit of info on these families, because I'm descended from a brother of Alvin Blanchard Howery. What specifically are you looking for? Alvin was born 28 February 1856 in Blue Mounds, Iowa Co, Wisconsin, son of James Howery and Margaret Hydenrich. I have quite a bit of Howery ancestry for him and some recently discovered info on the Hydenrichs. Alvin married Harriet Mandany Hudson, 8 January 1880 or 8 February 1881 in Knoxville, Marion Co, Iowa. Thought I had her parents names, but can't put my finger on them at the moment. Somewhere in that stupid file cabinet I have an article on the Hudsons prepared by Helen Howery Gregory of Hawk Springs, Wyoming. I show 5 children for Alvin and Harriet. -----Original Message----- From: Todd Goddard [mailto:icred@earthlink.net] Sent: Friday, May 28, 1999 12:25 PM To: HOWERY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [HOWERY-L] Howery,Hudson,Stratton I have been told that there used to be a reunion back in Nebraska for these Families. As for what I think I know , Alice Mandelia HUDSON b.10 May 1876 m. William H STRATTON b.27 Jul. 1858. Alice I believe had a Sister that married a HOWERY and that is how this all works. Harriet Mandany HUDSON b. 24 Feb. 1861 Appanoose Co., IA married Alvin Blanchard HOWERY b. 28 Feb. 1856 Cross Plains, Dane, WI. they were married 8 Jan. 1880. Any help would be great. Thank you. Karen Goddard icred@earthlink.net