Hello again, Does the name Clara HOWE ring bells with anyone please? She was born Clara PALMER in Waukegan in 1882. Her married name was HOWE. According to a family story from another descendant of the family, her grandfather used to 'joke' about being related to Clara HOWE nee PALMER. Was she famous or infamous for some reason? Does anyone know? My experience in researching since 1981 has taught me that all these family stories always have a grain of truth in them somewhere. Happy Hunting, Jean in Victoria, B.C. Canada.