Norma, Here is a little bit more. I would look for possible deaths of the children. Their death certs and obits might have the information you want. I would send for Miriam's death cert & obit, too. Ohio Deaths 1958 - 1969 SMITH, FRANK L Death Date: 27 June 1958 Age: 83 Place of Death: , Erie County Residence: , Erie County Gender: Male Race: White Marital Status: Married Certificate: 41090 Volume: 15438 Ivan, below, is possibly their son. I would get his death certificate, possibly the mother or a sibling gave the information on his death and it may have the mother's maiden name there. SMITH, IVAN V Death Date: 16 February 1958 Age: 65 Place of Death: Kenton, Hardin County Residence: Kenton, Hardin County Gender: Male Race: White Marital Status: Never Married Certificate: 12035 Volume: 15322 Sharon