My toughest Missouri wall is my great grandmother, Ellen M. Wilson, born 27 Feb 1869 in Toronto Mills, MO (possibly in Camden County). The family bible states she is one half Chippewa and was adopted by John S. and Mary Wilson in approx 1973. She has one known step brother, Matthew who was in Baxter Springs, Kansas in the 1940's and 50's. The same Bible says her real last name is Mentez, Mantez, or Montez (the writing makes the second letter hard to discern). I've checked all the censuses in the right time frame in Missouri and have not come up with John and Mary with an Ellen.. John S was born 1 April 1844.. Mary was born 19 Dec 1853 and they were married 9 May 1869. Ellen married Charles L. Johnson 27 Aug 1889. He was born in Buffalo, Dallas County, MO 6 May 1865 and died 14 Feb 1959 in Kansas City, MO while living with his son Sylvan. Ellen died in 1932 in Stover, MO. They had the following children: Lela b 1891 unknown. She died without issue about 18 years of age William Lanceford b 4 April 1895 in Bagnell, Miller County, MO James, Sylvan, Bert and another unknown female child. Any information anyone might have on Ellen, her adopted parents or her real parents would be greatly appreciated or any helpful hints on what I can try next would be very welcome. Norma M in California