In a message dated 3/27/06 1:46:15 PM, [email protected] writes: << Brooks and Burton researchers, Does anyone have information on the family of the Minerva Brooks that married May Medley Burton on 4 December 1845, in Randolph Co., Missouri? I have found May M. and Minerva Burton in the 1880 Randolph Co., Census, and with them is listed what appears to be Neppie Brooks (age 18), and Ader Brooks (age 15), both are listed as niece, orphan, born in Missouri, both parents were born in Missouri. I would appreciate any and all help. Thank you, Ms. Cecil V. Boyd >> Cecil Do you have the 1880 census....I have placed both Nippie and Ada from your message. Their parents were Benjamin R. Brooks (died 3 Sep 1878) and Sarah Elizabeth Taylor (died 21 Aug 1878) will send their families in separate emails. Linda