Hi. I have just found some useful information from my great-grandfather's obituary to help me find his parents. This is a little complicated, but please bear with me. My great-grandfather was born John Elvis Moore on 13 May 1861 in Canton, Fulton, IL. He was the first of five children and the only male. His sisters were: Laura Belle Moore, b. abt. 1862 Naomi Moore, b. abt. 1864 Alice L. Moore, b. abt. 1867 Margaret L. Moore, abt. 1869 In the 1870 Census, all of these children show up living with a John S. Williams (b. 1834 in PA) and his wife, Mary C. Barnard Williams (b. 1837 in Roodhouse, Greene, IL). In this census, John and Mary are living in Jerseyville, Jersey, IL. The children are all listed by their birth surname of Moore. In the 1880 Census, John and Mary Williams are living in Morgan County. All of the children are still with them, but in this census, they are all using the adopted surname of Williams. I have asked for a search of guardianship papers for these children in Jersey, Brown, and Morgan counties. So far, no guardianship papers and any adoption papers are sealed. I am hoping someone on this list recognizes these names and can tell me who the parents to these children are. Any information or even good guesses are appreciated. Sincerely, Myra in Arizona