thanks Joyce, yes it shows on the 1900 census the childrens names. But how do i find a marriage cert.or whom they married. I have went to the Ky death cert. and have sent for a couple of them in hopes it list the parents and IS the correct person( for $1.00 you cant go wrong ), and if not pass them on to the right family. thanks for your reply,as you have been very helpful,as always. I have learned alot by following you answers to the poststhat are made. HAVE A NICE DAY! vonnie