Joanne & Gerry: Here's some information that should be valuable to you both in this search. The 1930 Audrain County, Missouri Census reveals the following information on Roll T626_1174, Ed 14, Image 0941page 3B, First Ward, City of Mexico, Audrain County, MO on April 4, 1930 913 E. Monroe St., Dwelling 69, Family 81 (Note: Ancestry.com's Index shows last name as "Rudie". But, I don't know for certain their transcriber got it right or not. It almost looks like "Bredie". Perhaps, Gerry can find a city directory for that year with correct spelling.) RUDIE, James, Head, Owns Home, $4,000 value, Male, White, 42, Married at age 30, reads & writes, born in Scotland, father born in Scotland, mother born in Scotland, Irish native tongue, not naturalized citizen, speaks English, Mechanic, Brick Plant, Veteran, World War. RUDIE, Anna, Wife of Head, Female, White, 42, married at age 30, reads & writes, born in Scotland, father born in Scotland, mother born in Scotland, Irish native tongue, not naturalized citizen, speaks English, none. RUDIE Nan, Daughter, Female, White, 9, single, in school, reads & writes, born in Scotland, parents born in Scotland, Irish native tongue, not naturalized citizen, speaks English. RUDIE, Margaret Helen, Daughter, Female, White 8, single, in school, reads & writes, born in Scotland, parents born in Scotland, Irish native tongue, not naturalized citizen, speaks English. RUDIE, James, Son, Male, White, 6, single, in school, reads & writes, born in Missouri, parents born in Scotland, not naturalized citizen. Based on the above ages of Margaret and James, the son, it would appear that the family immigrated to the United States and Missouri between 1922-1924. Coincidentally, Gerry, you will find them living next door to George and Nora Gillman. If you've lived in the Mexico area for any length of time will know that name. Mrs. Gillman was a wonderful person who for many years operated a preschool/kindergarten in her home. My father (who was born in 1925), my brother and myself all attended the "school" as young children. Best regards, Rod, Austin, TX