Hi all it has been some time since I was last subscribed to this or to the Maine list. I am seeking any and all info and suggestions concerning the following (please keep in mind that i am now residing in NC so a trip to a Maine town clerk will be quite difficult at this time) James Fredrick RUGGLES (Thomas Gilbert, Thomas Hutchinson, Richard, Brig Gen Timothy, Rev Timothy, ...) b abt 1834, PEI. Imm to Bath, Me when very young. Worked there as a Joiner in the Ship Building industry, doing the fine work in the staterooms. While there, met and married Lusanna Davis. She the dau of the family that held a 99 year lease on the land that was most of Portland. They had a farm in the Catardan Mts. first son of James F. and Lusanna was William J. RUGGLES, b abt 1872, Brewer, Me. Family mig to NY, NY when William J. was 5 yrs I have already contacted the town clerks of Brewer at 207-945-4400, Veazie at 207-947-2781 and they had no record of the birth. my mother is Adelaide Blanche RUGGLES-Perkins, 81 yrs this coming Dec and i would like very much to be able to complete this link in her RUGGLES line while she can still enjoy it. anything that anyone can suggest, please contact me. thank you Bill Perkins list owner, The RUGGLES List @rootsweb