This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cralmstedt Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.stlouis/10400.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In the 1890 STL City Directory Ed. is listed as a traveling salesman for Charles E. Lewis, undertakers supplies (1900-funeral furniture). Charles' death cert. (born Canada 11/27/1847-died STL 9/23/1914) lists Father = John L., born Wales, Mother = Ellen Purcell, b. Ireland and wife lydia was the informant--good source. I don't subscribe to Ancestry's list for Canada but maybe your local library does. Charles says he emigrated 1862-1865 while Ed. says he emig. 1874. Ed. could have been hired because he was a fellow Canadian or a relative. It's a stretch, but all I can find easy. Good luck. 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.