Dave, You have been working on these QUADE/MAHLKE folks since early 1999 if my memory serves me correctly. Hopes this helps fill in some blanks for you. The fact that you have been vision impaired for several years, has taught you wonderful patience and grace. You've been a frequent contributor to this list & that has been appreciated by those you have helped. Now on to the info: ..John W. QUADE was born 21 Sept. 1904; lived at 1057 E. River in Elyria; died Elyria on 11 Dec. 1909; buried Ridgelawn Cem. ..Gust A. QUADE was born Germany 23 May 1880; lived 307 N. Olive St. Elyria; died Elyria on 26 April 1936; buried Ridgelawn Cem. ..Augusta MAHLKE QUADE was born Germany 26 June 1852; lived 1057 E. River St. Elyria; died 18 Aug. 1935; buried Ridgelawn Cem. ..Michael Albert QUADE was born Germany 13 Sept. 1855; lived 1049 East Ave. Elyria; died Elyria 17 February 1923; buried Ridgelawn Cem. ..Rose SCHABER QUADE born Sandusky Oh 29 august 1882; lived 231 Spruce St. Elyria; died Elyria 30 Sept. 1951; buried Brookdale Cem. ..William August QUADE born Germany 14 August 1882; lived on LaGrange Rd.; died Elyria 24 October 1957; buried Brookdale Cem. Will send you William's Social Security number privately as you may wish to send for his SS application. -- Nancy M. Meyers, Lorain OH Genealogy Lookup Volunteer http://www.centurytel.net/lorgen A proud RootsWeb Supporter Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness Volunteer http://www.raogk.org Life Member of Ohio Genealogical Society http://www.ogs.org/