Okay folks, this is my periodic "shot in the dark" at my MAJOR brick wall, at least so far as the Jones surname goes. Ida M. Jones was my g-grandmother, and we even wrote to each other until she died when I was in my twenties, but I know absolutely NOTHING about her parents or any other ancestors, and only recently found out that her birth name was Jones. If any of this sounds familiar to any of you, I would be eternally gratefull if anyone can add anything at all to this, particularly her parents. This is my brick wall, and after fifteen years of looking, you will hear me shout for joy no matter WHERE you live! David [email protected] * * * * * 1. Ida M. Jones was born in Jan 1867 in Indiana. She lived in Coral Gables, Broward County, Florida before Nov 1966. She died in Nov 1966 in Dade County, Florida. Ida M. Jones and James Ernest Oliver were married on 20 Apr 1889 in Marion County, Indiana. They appeared in the census in 1900 in Center Township, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. They appeared in the census in 1920 in Center Township, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. They appeared in the census in 1930 in Marion County, Indiana. James Ernest Oliver (son of R. R. Oliver and Mary) was born in May 1865 in Missouri. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. He owned a home valued at $3,200.00 in 1930 in Marion County, Indiana. According to Federal Census information, he also owned a radio. In 1930 he was a Foreman in a meat packing company. His given name has been found as Eugene, Earnest, Ernest, and James E., but his correct name is believed to be James Ernest Oliver. His surname in the 1900 Census is shown as "Olliver," but this is believed to be incorrect." Ida M. Jones and James Ernest Oliver had the following children: +2 i. Flossie Oliver (born in Mar 1892). +3 ii. Roy Walter Oliver (born in Oct 1893). 4 iii. Harry E. Oliver was born in May 1898. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Center Township, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Center Township, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. +5 iv. Muriel Oliver (born about 1902). +6 v. Frank Oliver.