This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: treecrazyd1 Surnames: HOLMES Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.polk/2638/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am researching my neices family and on the 1900 census they are in Polk County, MO. The children: Jaosn, Henry, Matilda, and Melvina are in the household with their mother, Mary, as HofH. The family ledgend is that the father had died and the boys were put in an orphanage. Can anyone tell me of such a place in Polk County around 1900? It is also said that Jason ran away from the orphanage and went to Texas. If anyone is researching this family I would really appreciate some help. TIA, Dana 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.