Thanks to all who replied to my query, Barb, Sheila, Donald and Patricia. This is the first time I have posted to this group, though I have received the posts on a daily basis for a couple of years. It is obviously a very helpful group. I do have the death record for John on Apr 1,1895 but it does not give parent's names. That may have started later. I will check out some of the other suggestions. I have used Steve Morse's site and found it very helpful. A lot of work has gone into that site. Your suggestions have been most appreciated. Nancy Sent from my iPad