Thanks to everyone who has posted so far. Hope you all find that illusive weak link in your family chain. My most wanted is more information on my g grandfather John Daniel Irving born about 1848 in GA. The 1880 census shows him living close to what I believe are other family members, however, I have no other proof of that. The one most promising is a Polly Irving living next door age 55. I believe this was his mother. It shows her born in GA with both parents born in GA. I don't have a clue what her maiden name was. Any and all help will be appreciated. donna