This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ktsok Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lawson/3427.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.2.3.1.3.1.1.2.1.1.1.2.3.1.1.2.1.1.2.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have "Burd" and Mary in 1870, Township 6, Shasta, CA, with children Martha 13, Harvey W. 11, Sarah E. 7, Rosetta 5, Jess P. 3, George E. 1. All of these kids are the right age to be potential parents for Adeline. I have "Burd" and Mary "Lowson" in 1880, Rock Point, Jackson, Oregon, with children Harvey W. 21, Roseeta 15, Jessee 12, Georgia 10, and a J.W. McCune 26. I have "Burd" and Mary in 1900, Lewis Precinct, Santa Rose Township, Sonoma Co., CA with grandson Edward E. Barus/Barns{Barnes?} 19, and brother-in-law Thomas Harrold 45. His and Mary both state father b.VA and mother b.NC so it appears Mary nee Harrold. "Burd" applied for a Civil War pension 15 Aug 1881 in Oregon, App. #427059, Cert. #389786 Mary applied for a Civil War widow's pension 10 Jun 1913 in California, App. #999412, Cert. #761868 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.