Hi there, I also have some information on the following family: >>V.John {M.} m. Mary Chelf (originally from Hara, OK) Family of 10? A. Kenneth, Ok. City, OK B. Lucilla C. Florence<< The CHELF family is my line and I understand that John was also married to Cora CHELF (this is unverified). If you would like more on this family, let me know. I have the pension files of Mary's father who is William Presley CHELF who is my great grandfather. If anyone has any information on this Cora CHELF, I would appreciate it very much . I have children listed for James Beard and Mary Chelf as follows: Francis Matra Lucille unknown female Florence Mae (Roupe) Beard Aug 13, 1890 Agnes Ellen July 23, 1892 willie Fay July 26, 1896 No known children of his marriage with Cora Chelf. Not even sure he was married to her but according to my sources, he was married to her also. Her father was Perry Alonzo CHELF and her mother was Tom Anne Goode. I would really appreciate any information or corrections. Also, Mary Chelf was born in Casey Creek, KY and died in Choctaw, OK. according to my sources. I have John Beard as having died in New Mexico. If this is incorrect, please let me know as I do not have documentation of where they died. I do have information about Mary's place of birth and parents and her marriage to John. Thanks, Pat