In a message dated 1/1/05 10:03:02 PM Central Standard Time, ADib102684@aol.com writes: << I figure he married about 1900 because first son born about 1901 to Ida Holstein(maiden) or Ida Andrews (I think she was married before she married Simon because in his obit it said he had a STEPSON: William Andrews....... >> I think the key is to find where son James P. was born in Illinois and also find where Ida and her son, William Andrews, lived in 1900. I would also see if I could find where the brother-in-law lived in 1900 since perhaps Ida lived near there in 1900. Perhaps they lived in Illinois near Muscatine, IA. Check for these other people in 1900 in Illinois and Iowa and they may lead you to Simon. Helene