This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 65963aux Surnames: Simoneau, Simonot, Rayoum, Rolet, dit Laderoute, Rolette Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.stlouis/5482.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the response to my post. I did find another bit of information that supports my hunch that Florence Rayoum and Florence Simoneau (also Simonot) are the same person. Check out the online records of probate papers for Antoine Rollete's estate at http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/mojudicial/ It appears that Florence's 2nd husband, Antoine Rolet dit Laderoute, left her with a fair amount of debt after he died. His estate went to probate court. Some of the documents are signed as Florence Rolette or "her mark". At least 2 notes are signed by Florence Rayoum. Sorry, I have not seen any info about the Rayoum's being of American Indian heritage. I will be happy to post my findings if I ever come across anything. 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.