This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: aandrewolson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.kilgore/731.1.1.1.1.2.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Kilgore and VanMatre family (and Delaware County to which I refer) is located in East-Central Indiana. With regard to my earlier posting, I think I understand the situation surrounding Mary G. VanMatre Kilgore (born Oct. 24, 1814). She was the daughter of Absalom VanMatre (born before 1786, son of Joseph Van Meter [born after 1744 in VA] and Elizabeth Aikens.; see: http://genforum.genealogy.com/vanmeter/messages/316.html) and Tabitha Harris VanMatre. Absalom must have died while Mary was an infant. My sense is that her Uncle, Joseph VanMatre, and his wife raised her. Can this be verified? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.