This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: parksmc Surnames: Childs, Brown, Bemis, Kingdon, Gamin, Radley, Radleigh, et. al Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/1368.36/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Wow, this could really help me get through a brick wall I've had for several years. I can't travel, so have been unable to find the info I need so thanks so much for your offer! I have a Henry A. CHILDS b. ca. 1812 in NY and his wife Mary A (I think BROWN)b. ca. 1811-2 in MA. They were living in Knox Co. Liberty twp. in 1840 and in 1850 according to census records. sometime after 1850 and before 1859 both parents died, leaving 5 orphans. Henry's brother (I think) Nahum M. Childs from Stafford NY came and took them to NY and farmed them out to foster families. I found a newspaper article dated 11/22/59 about the Ohio Supreme Court general docket with Nahum M. CHILDS vs. Abel UPDIKE. Nahum was the administrator of Henry's estate. Henry and Mary's children were James A Childs b. ca.1839, Gaylord Morton Childs b. ca. 1841, Mary J. CHILDS b. ca. 1846 and Theodore Melville CHILDS b. ca 1848. and an oldest daughter that I have been unable to determine her name. Since I know that t! hey were probably married in New York (oldest daughter born there)and the children were born before birth records AND unfortunately Henry died before death records, the only thing I guess you could look for is cemetery records. Even this will help me though. Based on family history, I believe the parents died between 1852 and 1856 possibly 2 years apart. Could you also help direct me to someone that could help me find out how to look for court records? I am sure there are court records about Henry's estate, the children and the lawsuit by this Updike. Anyway, any information very much appreciated! 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.