For Arlene on the ROOT Family--Licking Co. Transcribed Marriage Book, page 111, has Noble ROOT married to Harriet BUSHNELL on 22 Feb 1821. Perhaps she is the one who helped raise the children. Also there is a Harriet ROOT married to E. M. GUSEY on 9 Jun 1840. Page 112 has Alanson ROOT md. to Phebe WILLIAMS on 29 Mar 1827. Alanson ROOT and a William S. RICHARDS were Administrators to the estate of Noble ROOT when he died in 1831. Perhaps this will help in some way. Regards, Linda