Some items that may help your search: Alex' full name: Alexander C. RICE (Jr), born on or about 1926 (78 yo), still alive as far as I can tell. Found a listing in Orange California, all listings want $ for the phone, etc. Have made posts in CA. Jackie was Jacqueline S. RICE, born 1923 (possibly March) (81 yo), found a listing in Nampa Idaho for Jackie S. RICE age 81. Hoping someone will answer my post for contact info. Violette's sister, Poppy, info: Married Edwin Leonard SWANSON (1896 - 14 Aug 1986) in Illinois. Died in Napa California. Poppy Rose SWANSON (24 Jul 1901 - 16 Jan 1987). Born France or England (saw both), Died in Napa California. Children that I know of: Theodore born 1925 Illinois Stanley born 1927 Illinois Violette's brother, Paul Alfred MESTRAUD (also shown as METRAUD), info: 6 Feb 1896 - 3 Nov 1978 in Orange California His probable wife: METRAUD, RUTH JANE 12 Dec 1897 - 3 Nov 1978 in Orange California Both dying on the same day looks significant. Unknown whether they had any children but there are no other names like that in my searches. Incidentals: METRAUD, ALFRED HENRY, 22 Dec 1870 (England) - 18 Oct 1940 Santa Barbara, California, mother's maiden name: BEDFORD. METRAUD, MARTHA M., 21 Jan 1875 (Paris, Lyons) - 02 Apr 1955 Santa Barbara, California Violette is shown in two census as born in England (London). Let me know if this is of any use. RC