Patricia, Yes I'm positive this is the family I am seeking. I would really apreciate anything you wish to share with me about this family. The first James Laird would be my greatgrandfather. I have had very little luck in finding anyone else connected to them. I'm thrilled you have discovered a link. Thank you so much. Terry PLairdhoward@aol.com wrote: > Terry, > I have not seen the 1870 census information on Moses R. Laird > of Newton, Newtonia Twp., MO., but it would appear that he is a > descendant of my ancestor Hugh Laird son of John Laird and Agnes > Black. Moses Reece Laird born 19 July 1819 married Eliza Jane > Jarvis 5 Dec 1839. They had a son named James born 12 March 1845. > This family resided in Ohio, Wisconsin, Missouri (Newton County) and > Kansas according to two descendants that I was in contact with in the > early 1980's. > Is this the family you are seeking? This Moses Reece Laird was the > son of William Laird and Mary Davis of York County, PA., son of Hugh > Laird and Mary of York County, PA., son of John Laird and Agnes Black > of Lancaster County, PA. > > Sincerely, > Patricia Laird Howard > > ==== LAIRD Mailing List ==== > List archive search engines? See resource page at: > http://resources.rootsweb.com/surnames/l/a/LAIRD/