Heidi My John Coale was the son of Elnora Ladd, b 1859 Hillsboro, IL., d 1902 and John Victor Coale. The grandson of Elizabeth Beth Ladd & John A Ralston, b 1824 CT., dau of Darius and Harriet Williams Ladd. After his mother died he was sent to be raised by Aaron and Harriet Ladd in Taylorville, IL. This is abt all I know abt that part. THANKS.....:-)* Sally Hathaway.... sjhathaway@aol.com