This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RichardWellman44 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kansas.counties.jefferson/568.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Melvin Lowry was b. 6 Nov. 1825, d. 13 Oct. 1911, buried in Meriden cemetery, Meriden, Kansas. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. Elizabeth A. Lowry was born, 1 Dec. 1833, d. 19 May 1922, bur. Meriden cem. She was wife of Melvin According to Jeff. Co. (KS) Gen. Soc. records, the birth year for Melvin was 1825, which is probably recorded from a tombstone. You indicate he was born about 1835. If you have evidence that we have an error in reading an old tombstone, let us know so it can be corrected. 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.