Hello, I'm new to your list and wondered if someone could assist me. I'm trying to uncover information on my Great Uncle, Fidelas Francis DURBIN - or his name may have been Francis Fidelas (sp?)DURBIN. Here is the info I have to date: Fidelis/Fidelas F. (Dale) DURBIN b. Feb 1895 (according to the 1900 census) Dahlgren, IL? Also d. there I think. Son of Pius Anselm DURBIN and Teresa BURTLE I understand he married and may have had several children that died young. Questions: 1. What was his "real" name? 2. When did he die and what was the cause? 3. Who did he marry and when/where? 4. Any information on the children - especially cause of death. Some of the information I have (notes without proof) say that Dale had epilepsy. Also that he had two children that died young of seizure related deaths. Since my daughter also has epilepsy, we are trying to track all evidence through our family tree. I would greatly appreciate assistance and would be glad to reimburse someone for copies/postage and a modest research fee. If a research fee is appropriate, please contact me (before researching.) Also, if anyone has information on Fr. Elisha DURBIN or Fr. Bonaventure - could you please contact me? I have a lot of info on Fr. Elisha DURBIN but am seeking pictures of both and have only very poor quality ones of Fr. Elisha and none of Fr. Bonaventure. One last item, I assisted Mr. Robert Ross DURBIN write and publish his book, "A Durbin Heritage." If there is a library or genealogical group in the Dahlgren, IL area and if they would like a copy, I would be happy to forward a complimentary copy. I just need a name/address to forward same. Sincerely, Mary Ferguson Loher mloher@attbi.com