Tom, Sorry for the delay in replying. I'm afraid I can't add much. In the index to 1871 atlas James Ewing is the only Ewing in Irondale. Only 2 other Ewings are listed for Jefferson Co., a W. Ewing in Smithfield Twp. and an M. Ewing in Wells Twp. The index only lists property owners so of course there could be others in the county at the time. Perhaps you could write to Sandy Day at the Schiappa Branch of the Jeff. Co. Library asking her to check for a James Ewing in the 1870 census in Irondale, or if there are other Ewings there. The cost for this service nominal. If you're not familiar with this service, please look at the following website. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjefogs/collection.htm Or perhaps other listers have other resources that might help.... Good luck, Karen ------------------------- > Thank you for the information. I was born in Salem but moved away and now > live in Houston Texas and doing research on that area is difficult. I think > you information might be helpful. My G.G.Father Harry Ewing was born in 1877 > and married Lula Romick who was born in 1880. I have tried to find out any > information on them but about all I know is that they lived in Irondale. My > father Harry Lee Ewing, my uncles Jack, John Wayne were all born there. My > G.father was Wayne Ewing married to Pearl. My Father worked in Salem at the > Salem China Company but went out of business in the late 60's. Any > information you have on the Ewing Family or you can inform me where to look > would be appreciated. Look forward to hearing from you soon. > > Once again, thank you in advance for your cooperation! > > Tom Ewing