John W. Ratliff born ca 1830 married 19 Sep 1855 in Des Moines County, IA to Amanda Portlock. It is believed that this couple moved to Bald Mountain, Gilpin County, Co. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Julie Julie JRDresser@aol.com ============================================================ "Dwell on the past, and you'll lose an eye. Ignore the past, and you'll lose both of them." Old Russian Proverb "What the Son wishes to forget, the Grandson wishes to remember." Marcus Lee Hansen