OK, you have my attention. I have the 1900 census of Yadkin Co. NC of Simon Gross, age 51, born April 1849 in NC Julia L. , age 54, born Oct 1845 in NC Children: William A. born Oct 1877 Martha born Oct 1882 Sarah born Feb. 1900 Ellen born March 1887 Matilda born March 1885 Arthur L. born Oct 1894 Living with them is Fanny Manley born Apr 1833 (mother-in-law) I am trying to follow the Manley line. On another 1900 Yadkin Co. census sheet I find a Vestal but unsure of the first name from the census wife is Charity born Sept 1852 children: Little M.D. (looks like) female born Jan 1881 Morgin (?) born Dec 1882 Vallie E. born May 1886 and Susan, mother, born June 1826 Judith Manley