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