While on the subject of the Ruyle family. I would love to know if anyone has ever seen any proof of Emily Ruyle Land having a daughter named Mary? The Mary in question was born in 1834 (although that date fluctuates on census records through the years). Mary married Morgan White on 20 Feb 1853 in Macoupin County, Illinois. By 1860, they were in Cass County, IL. Much information exists on the couple, but Mary Land never appears with her (assumed) parents on any census. The only Mary Land I can find is the wife of Thomas Land. (Her maiden name was Elliott.) This is on the 1850 Macoupin Census. I would appreciate any help. Judith On Mar 8, 2007, at 11:33 AM, Carol Dugger wrote: > Linda, I have a notation in my file about John Arnold/Polly Ruyle > marriage > though you may already have this. Unfortunately, I can't remember > who sent > this to me--it was a long time ago but I love these wonderful old > stories: > > > > Carol Dugger > Rio Vista, > CA > > > >

Have you considered obtaining a copy of the Mary Land's marriage to Morgan White to see if her father or mother gave consent or if she's listed as Mrs Mary Land or a 2nd marriage is on the record? Finding one would help to confirm if Mary was first married to Thomas Land or if she was Miss Mary Land when she married Morgan. Another way is to see if the two daughters of Thomas and Mary Land are listed in the 1860 census with Morgan and Mary White and appear to be White children unless the Land surname appears with their entries. Debbi Geer ____________________________________________________________________________________ Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink Q&A. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545367