Hello to everyone, I am subscribed to this list because my great-grandfather was born in Elyria, OH on the 24 March 1872. I am looking for any information surrounding this event. His name was James Samuel PIERCE. His mother was Anne GILMORE/GILMOUR PIERCE born in Scotland. I do not know his father's name other than I believe his last name to have been PIERCE. James' parents lived in Chicago, IL until the death of his father in either the Chicago or Peshtigo fire (October 1871). At this time Anne would have already been pregnant. I am guessing she went to OH to be with relatives until she gave birth. The relatives could be either PIERCE or GILMORE/GILMOUR. If anyone can help me unravel this family mystery, your help would be greatly appreciated! Lorrie in WI LLESchneck@charter.net