This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JuneFRichmond Surnames: Walburn Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.cattaraugus/2546.2549/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Your post was written some time ago and I am new at this, but I can tell you I am a descendant of the same family. Viola Clara Wank m Solomon Calvin Walburn, and they had 7 living children before Viola died of appendicitis and was pregnant at the time. She died Oct 10 or 13, 1930. The adopted daughter you mentioned was Donna Marie who was adopted by Walter Obenrader. Donna joined the Bendectine Order and is currently living in retirement in Erie PA. She goes by Dona or Donna Obenrader. I see it spelled both ways. My mother was Verna May Walburn, b. 10 July 1922. She passed away Feb 27 2004 in Elmira New York. Her married name was Forrest. The eldest of the siblings was Wilson McAdoo, b. about 1918. I remember being told when he died, but don't recall the year. Clemence Emmanuel was born about 1919 or 1920. He was the only relative I knew. His daughter April lives in W Seneca NY with her family. Another sister, Phylis (Marie?) died as a young adult. I think she was born either 1920 or 1921, because she was older than my mother.After my mother was Nellie Rose who married Charles Fitz(?)(Nitz?)..not sure of last name. She passed away many years ago as well. Donna and Donald brought up the rear and both were adopted by relatives. Donna is alive and living in Erie PA, and Donald was alive the last I knew but may have passed away this past year - I am trying to find out. Except for my cousin April, I know of only one other cousin and I don't know the name. I have 4 siblings, 3 children and 3 grandchildren. I would be glad to supply you more info if you are still looking for this. Or connect with you to find out what you have discovered. Calvin is buried in Salamanca NY, and he did indeed work on the Railroad, and died of a railroad accident - he slipped off a coal tender and died of a broken back on Dec 16 1954. I hope this is still of interest to you. 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.