Here are the Kiser/Kaisers I am researching and what I know about them. If anyone knows ANYTHING about any of these people, please feel free to contact me at leroyce.bratsveen@mildenhall.af.mil. My grandfather was Wendell (Kiser) Thompson (1916-2000) born in Alton, IL; His mother, my ggrandmother was Zelma Kiser Thompon (1895-1975) she was born in New Haven and then moved to Alton. Her siblings were (Pearl, Wesley, Elvie, Sadie, Alphonso, & Levola). Her parents were Margaret (Dyson) Kiser (1876-1954) Margaret was born in New Haven (her death certificate lists a McCoy Dyson as her father and mother unknown). Zelma's father was John Kiser (1874-1904). His siblings were (George, Minnie, Lawrence, Samuel, and Corene) Johns father was Harvey Kiser (1851-????) no information on his mother. Harvey had a brother (Juett who later married Georgia and had at least 11 children that were listed in the 1900 census). Harvey's parents were Allen Kiser (1827-???) and Nancy Kiser (1830-???), possibly from Virginia. These people lived in the Portage des Sioux, New Haven, St. Charles, West Alton and eventually settled in Alton, IL. >From what I can tell, they spent the majority of their time in New Haven eventually settling down in Alton, IL. It also appears that they moved around together as a clan. When one group left an area, the other soon followed. I can find lots of Kisers during this time period (1800-1900), just trying to figure out how they all connect. I would be very grateful if there is anyone out there that can help me further my research and answer a few questions for me in regards to this line of Kiser/Kaisers.