This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LAFAYETTE, HOFFUS (HOFUS) Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5k.2ADE/1313 Message Board Post: James b. abt 1789 in Vermont or Canada. Mary b. abt 1802 in Massachusetts had 5 children. Moved to Jackson county from Joe Daviess county (Illinois) abt 1830-1840. Any information would be appreciated.