This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: fqrwellwalter Surnames: Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.fremont/7414.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Tammy: First Question: Neither date is shown in Mabel's notes. But since he was in the Far West when his marriage took place, he must have been at least 21 (so born about 1810). If he were with his family, I have missed spotting the Bernard name before his appearance on the scene. That is why I think he was old enough to venture out on his own. I think it to be highly unlikely that he was ever completely by himself, but I have no clue as to whom his companions were. If he were French-Canadian, why had he left Canada circa 1830? Wasn't the Canadian Rebellion later on in that decade? Maybe the answer to both queries is that his parent lived somewhere along the Missouri river between St. Louis and Kansas City.....His death year probably was the same as the year his estate papers are first dated. Second Question: It is the duty of an estate administrator to determine the heirs and their whereabouts. I think he just included the addresses of Rosalie and Logan during that time he was determining the heirs. I know that I have often seen addresses amongst estate papers. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.