Although this doesn't speak to your present problem, my G-Aunt's maiden name was Shawger/Shauger; she spent her married life in Sussex County. Her full name was El(Al)myra Shawger/Shauger Hamler. She was married to Andrew H. Hamler. She was born in 1844 (place unknown) and died in Sussex Co. in 1911, after bearing 7 children. Before her marriage her life's circumstances meant that she lived with someone other than her parents. She had at least two brothers (who she did not live with). She is buried at Tranquility Methodist Cemetery, Green Twp, Sus Co, NJ. Her marriage date was 09 Mar 1864 at her future sister-in-law's home on Schooley Mountain. I have wondered if these might have been her father and brother: 1880 Census: Lewis SHAWGER Self W Male W 69 NJ Laborer NJ NY Andrew SHAWGER Son S Male W 26 NJ Miner NJ NY Kathleen In a message dated 5/9/03 6:14:19 AM US Mountain Standard Time, innerlite@springsips.com writes: > Hi All, > > I'm looking for info on the Shauger family that lived on Center Ave > (behind Western Ave). I believe Mr & Mrs Shauger died in the late 40's > or early 50's. They had a son, John. > > I'm doing this research for my Mother. They took care of her when she > was young and they were very special to her but now forgetfulness is > setting in and she can't remember their first names. > > Thanks for your help, > > Linda in Colorado > > >